That’s me alright and I’ve lived with dark circles or Allergic Shiners under my eyes all my life because I have Allergic Rhinitis. Even when I get enough of shut eye, those darn dark circles on the undereye are still present, like permanent tattooed eye liner.
Allergic rhinitis, also known as hay fever, is where your nose gets irritated by something you’re allergic to, such as pollen, causing sneezing and other symptoms. For most people it’s easy to treat with medicines from a pharmacist. But I am not keen on taking drugs, so I let it be and deal with the symptoms whenever I get an attack. This is one of the reasons why I am OCD and clean the house floor a hundred times a day as I have a nasty allergy to dust and pet fur.
Common symptoms of allergic rhinitis are similar to a cold and include:
- sneezing
- an itchy nose
- a runny or blocked nose
- itchy, red and watery eyes
- a cough
- the roof of your mouth being itchy
This usually happens within minutes of coming into contact with something you’re allergic to.
Allergic rhinitis is caused by an allergic reaction.
Common allergies include:
- pollen from trees, grass and weeds (hay fever)
- house dust mites
- animals such as dogs and cats
- mould
- wood dust, flour dust and latex
- smoke
- perfumes
Allergic rhinitis can cause dark circles under the eyes due to a few reasons.
Firstly, allergic rhinitis is characterized by inflammation of the nasal passages and sinuses, which can cause fluid buildup and congestion. This can lead to puffiness and swelling around the eyes, making the blood vessels beneath the skin more visible and causing dark circles to appear.
Secondly, allergic rhinitis can cause the release of histamines, which are chemicals that the body produces in response to allergens. Histamines can cause the blood vessels around the eyes to dilate and become more visible, contributing to the appearance of dark circles.
Lastly, allergic rhinitis can cause disruptions in sleep, as symptoms like congestion, sneezing, and coughing can make it difficult to get a good night’s rest. Sleep deprivation can lead to paler skin, making the dark circles under the eyes more noticeable.
Overall, the combination of inflammation, histamine release, and disrupted sleep can all contribute to the development of dark circles under the eyes in people with allergic rhinitis.
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