What Causes Darkening of the Upper Eyelid?
Disease description:
I haven’t stayed up late these past few days, and my sleep quality has been excellent. Yet this morning, while applying makeup after waking up, I noticed some darkening of my upper eyelids. I’d like to understand—what causes darkening of the upper eyelids?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Fu Qing
Hello, darkening of the upper eyelids is most likely due to under-eye circles. Additionally, inadequate sun protection for the delicate periorbital skin may lead to pigment deposition around the eyes, resulting in darkened upper eyelids. For this condition, using a brightening eye cream may help; however, results are typically slow and modest. To achieve brighter, more even-toned periorbital skin, intense pulsed light (IPL) photorejuvenation is an effective option—it can significantly reduce facial pigmentation and improve upper eyelid discoloration. We hope this information is helpful. Wishing you a pleasant and healthy life!
