Dark Circles

Auriderm on Dark Eye Circles

I'm a Mediterranean female and I have brown, dark circles all around my eye. I heard about Auriderm and I'm using it right now. Do you think it will fade my dark circles, or do I need a cosmetic procedure? Thank you for your reply.

Asked 33 months ago by DADY in Brooklyn.NY
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Periocular darkening

You are correct in identifying ethnicity as a contributing factor in the appearance of dark circles around your eyes. Skin color is classified according to the Fitzpatrick system, which specifies I (very pale) to VI (African-American "blue black"). Mediterranean individuals have intermediate melanin (pigmentation), however everyone has greater pigmentation in certain anatomical areas, such as the eyelids, armpits, groin, etc. Furthermore, as we age, the periocular skin becomes... more
Lavinia Chong, MD
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