How to address sagging lower eyelids

Loose lower eyelid skin may be caused by aging, natural skin aging, malnutrition, blepharitis, hypothyroidism, and other factors. It can usually be improved through eye care, lifestyle adjustments, and treatment of the underlying condition. If symptoms are severe or continue to worsen, timely medical consultation is recommended. Detailed analysis is as follows:

1. Aging: With age, collagen and elastic fibers in the skin gradually decrease, causing loss of skin firmness and resulting in loose lower eyelid skin. It is important to strengthen eye care by using eye creams containing collagen, hyaluronic acid, and other ingredients, and to regularly perform eye massages to promote blood circulation and skin tightening.

2. Natural skin aging: The natural aging process of the skin can also lead to loose lower eyelid skin, resulting from slowed skin cell metabolism and reduced skin barrier function. In addition to eye care, dietary adjustments can help, such as increasing intake of foods rich in vitamin C, vitamin E, and antioxidants to slow down the skin aging process.

3. Malnutrition: Long-term malnutrition, especially deficiencies in key nutrients such as proteins, vitamins, and minerals, can affect skin elasticity and firmness, leading to loose lower eyelid skin. It is recommended to adjust the diet and increase intake of foods rich in proteins, vitamins, and minerals.

4. Blepharitis: Blepharitis is a chronic inflammation of the meibomian glands, usually caused by bacterial infection, which may cause eye swelling and inflammatory responses. Long-term recurrence can lead to loose lower eyelid skin. It is recommended to use medications such as tetracycline tablets, doxycycline hydrochloride, and tobramycin eye drops under a doctor's guidance to control the condition. At the same time, maintaining eye hygiene is important to prevent recurrent inflammation.

5. Hypothyroidism: Genetic, environmental, and drug-related factors may cause hypothyroidism, leading to slowed metabolism and affecting the skin's normal metabolic and repair functions, thereby causing loose lower eyelid skin. Symptoms can be relieved by following medical advice to use medications such as levothyroxine sodium tablets, Yikang capsules, and vitamin B6 tablets.

In daily life, it is also important to avoid excessive eye strain for prolonged periods and to regularly perform eye relaxation exercises, such as closing the eyes to rest and looking into the distance, to reduce eye strain and prevent the occurrence of loose lower eyelid skin.