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How To Get Rid Of Dark Circles Under Eyes?

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Posted on Wed, 28 Jan 2015
Question: Hello doctor,
Recently I started having the feeling that I am not looking good.
I have got some stitches mark on my forehead and dark circles under my eyes.
All the time I am thinking that i am not looking good.
And because of this i am not able to concentrate on my work. Not enjoying life.
Feeling sort of depressed.
Not feeling like meeting people etc.

Thanks,
xxxxxxx



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Answered by Dr. Shubham Mehta (50 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
A psychiatric/dermatologist consultation is needed

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to HCM.

Dear XXXXXXX
Your problem is you feel that you donot look good because of stitch marks and dark circles on your face. This is making you depressed.

I can understand your concerns.

Such concerns about looks which lead to depressed feelings are suggestive of 'body dysmorphia'.

Not that you are suffering from any disorder, but i think you are worrying excessively about your appearence. These thoughts have become repetetive and intrusive, causing concentration problems.

I think you must consult a psychiatrist (donot hesitate to do that). Psychological treatment like cognitive behaviour therapy will help to modify your thoughts and help you think positive.

If need be, low dose of antidepressants like escitalopram or sertraline would be prescribed to lift your mood and improve concentration.

A dermatologist can help you with treatment of dark circles and the scar marks.

Hope this helps.

Feel free to ask further.

Kindly close the discussion if you have no more queries and give your valuable feedback.

Thanks.
Dr. Shubham Mehta, MD (Psychiatry).
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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Follow up: Dr. Shubham Mehta (1 hour later)
Thanka Doctor. Do you have a reference of some good plastic surgeon to discuss about the stitch marks?
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Answered by Dr. Shubham Mehta (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Happy to help you.

Detailed Answer:
Happy to help you.

You can visit nearest plastic surgeon in your area.
Or you can find a plastic surgeon here on HealthCareMagic and take his opinion.

Sorry, but I donot have a direct reference of plastic surgeon.

I will be glad to help you, if you seek any advises in future as well. Feel free to ask direct queries too, at your convenience.

Kindly close this discussion if you have no more queries.

Take care.

Thanks.

Dr. Shubham Mehta.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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How To Get Rid Of Dark Circles Under Eyes?

Brief Answer: A psychiatric/dermatologist consultation is needed Detailed Answer: Hello Welcome to HCM. Dear XXXXXXX Your problem is you feel that you donot look good because of stitch marks and dark circles on your face. This is making you depressed. I can understand your concerns. Such concerns about looks which lead to depressed feelings are suggestive of 'body dysmorphia'. Not that you are suffering from any disorder, but i think you are worrying excessively about your appearence. These thoughts have become repetetive and intrusive, causing concentration problems. I think you must consult a psychiatrist (donot hesitate to do that). Psychological treatment like cognitive behaviour therapy will help to modify your thoughts and help you think positive. If need be, low dose of antidepressants like escitalopram or sertraline would be prescribed to lift your mood and improve concentration. A dermatologist can help you with treatment of dark circles and the scar marks. Hope this helps. Feel free to ask further. Kindly close the discussion if you have no more queries and give your valuable feedback. Thanks. Dr. Shubham Mehta, MD (Psychiatry).