Dark circles are not exclusive to adults; some children develop "panda eyes" at a young age, and allergies can sometimes be the cause. Research suggests a link between dark circles in children and allergic rhinitis. As the nasal inflammation symptoms worsen and the illness persists, the dark circles become darker and cover a larger area.Not caused by insomnia, but by allergies.
Young children rarely suffer from insomnia; they usually fall asleep easily after a day of playing and most can sleep for over ten hours a day. Therefore, if they have dark circles under their eyes, it is usually caused by allergies. When suffering from allergic rhinitis, the upper respiratory tract, nose, and sinuses are prone to recurrent inflammation, leading to congestion of the nasal mucosa. This impedes blood flow around the eyes, preventing it from draining downwards. Blood then accumulates in the veins. As veins are closer to the skin's surface and are darker in colour, the pooling of blood causes pigment deposition around the eyes, resulting in noticeable dark circles.Identify the allergen
To prevent and improve children's allergies, and avoid dark circles under the eyes, the most important thing is to identify and avoid allergens. To understand if a child is allergic to certain foods or environmental factors, consider undergoing paediatric allergy and allergy tests. This is the first step to completely getting rid of allergies, helping to identify the true culprits, enabling affected children to avoid allergens and be treated accordingly.Why undergo allergy testing?
Allergies don't just affect us physically, but also impact social life, learning, and sleep quality. Mild or temporary allergic reactions, such as profuse watery eyes or runny nose, burning and stinging skin, and unbearable itching; more severe cases can even lead to convulsions or difficulty breathing. These are a series of reactions that people with allergies may experience after coming into contact with allergens through food or the environment, where their immune system is attacked, and these can develop into serious problems such as allergic rhinitis and allergic asthma. Although anti-allergy medication can be used to relieve symptoms, it is not a long-term solution.
Allergy testing is primarily used to understand what the body is allergic to and its sensitivity reactions. Symptoms such as hay fever, food allergies, eczema, asthma, hives, skin allergies, urticaria, and contact dermatitis are all caused by allergens. Allergens can be identified through IgE allergy tests, such as the third-generation IgE Faber Test and the fourth-generation IgE Alex2 Test. By avoiding allergens, discomfort caused by allergies can be reduced, leading to more effective treatment.
