What Causes Purple Discolouration Under The Eyes?

Posted on Wed, 24 Feb 2016

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Wed, 24 Feb 2016 Answered on

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Question : Underneath my eyes are purple not black is on both sides of my eyes in the corners each side of my nose thank you

Answered by Dr. N K Mishra (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Mmore information needed

Detailed Answer:
My dear,
Thanks for sending your query to us.
we need some more details to be of some help. How long have you been having this ?Can we have a photograph ?Is it constant or there is some variation.Did you get some blood tests done recently, if yes then those reports could be helpful.
I will be keen to get these details to offer some help.
Please get back to me at the earliest.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Naveen Kumar

Follow up: Dr. N K Mishra (24 hours later)

This has been for more than 10 yrs. How do I send you picture thank you

Answered by Dr. N K Mishra (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Dermatologist consultation needed.

Detailed Answer:
My dear,
Thanks for getting back to us.

Since the pigmentation is on both sides,it has to be something systemic and as it is there for so long and hasn't progressed much,it has to be something very benign.

Ideal situation will be to have a skin specialist look at it and in the meanwhile, protection from sun rays is important. You must have proper multivitamins and anti-oxidants, as they will be helpful in the long run.

If there are any further queries please do get back to me.

You can either Upload the Piocture or send e-mail to YYYY@YYYY and keep the subject as ATTN : Dr N K XXXXXXX , i'll get them and let you know.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee