What is it?
The bags under the eyes is an inflammation or swelling. Although there are many risk factors that contribute to the development of these bags, this condition is more common in old age, in the lower eyelid. With aging, the tissues around the eyes is weaken and fall due to gravity. The accumulation of liquids and natural fats below them can also cause swelling in the area.
The signs of eye bags are:
- Swelling of the lower eyelid area.
- Loose skin without elasticity.
- Lower eyelids and / or upper eyelids.
- Shadow bulging in the lower eyelid (circles).
- Appearance of the face-tired and aged.
- Look off, without vitality.
How and why does it occur?
The eye bags are usually formed due to the sagging of the skin, over the years, due to fluid retention or fat deposits in the area. As people age, structures of the tissues and muscles that hold the eyelids are weakened. In fact, the skin around the eyes is thinner and fragile body, and may yield little by little turning flaccid. Moreover, being a large area, liquid and fat can build up natural. This contributes to the lower eyelid and skin around the eye area to lose strength and form typical flap-like bags. Other factors that may contribute to the appearance of eye bags are:
- Hypertension.
- Lack of sleep or rest.
- Excessive consumption of alcohol.
- Tobacco.
- Bad food.
- Irritation or allergy caused by a foreign substance (eg, a cosmetic).
Treatment and Prevention
Changes in lifestyle and certain care measures to help prevent, reduce or eliminate eye bags, soothe inflammation and firm the skin:
- Follow a balanced diet low in salt, spices, saturated fats and alcohol. Eating fruits, vegetables and olive oil.
- Sleep eight hours a day.
- Keep skin clean and moisturized.
- Apply over the eyelids sliced cucumber or black tea bags or towels. sterilized soaked in cold water.
To apply cosmetic treatments before bedtime and in the morning helps reduce the symptoms of under-eye bags. These are gels or creams containing acids and vitamins and are applied around the eyes. "The laser treatments or peels chemical can tighten the skin, which reduces the appearance of swelling. "The eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) removes the bags. The surgeon cuts below the lashes in the eye's natural crease or inside the lower eyelid and removes excess skin and fat, thereby improving sagging.
Conclusion
The recent appearance of edema (swelling) in the lower lid, with or without other ankle edema for example, makes it advisable to see a doctor to rule out the occurrence of any cardiac pathology or impairment. It is advisable to consult a doctor about prevention strategies if reactions develop under the eyes due to hair dyes, soaps, cosmetics or other allergens.
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Joshua Zengotita
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