IQ Research Journal | ISSN:2790-4296 | ISBN:978-9956-504-74-9

Periorbital hyperchromia among female patients aged 20 -89 years attending skin clinic at Mulago National Referral Hospital

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Author: Mutegeki Edward, Tchifam Berthe, Atanga Desmond Funwie, Atanga Marcelius, Kelly Kesten Manyi Nkeh.
Paper Title: Periorbital hyperchromia among female patients aged 20 -89 years attending skin clinic at Mulago
National Referral Hospital.

IQ Research Journal of IQ res. j. (2024)3(8): pp 01-9. Vol. 003, Issue 008, 08-2024, pp. 001-009
Received: 05 08, 2024; Accepted: 25 08, 2024; Published: 27 08, 2024

ABSTRACT

Periorbital hyperchromia (dark eye circles) is a recurrent complaint in dermatologic
consultations, as it interferes with patients’ self-esteem. The eyes are central in the
communication process, and dark eye circles are very noticeable and make the face look tired; thus, options are available, publications on periorbital hyperpigmentation are scarce, and the vast majority lack a sound scientific basis to prove their efficacy and duration. This article analyzes the palpebral region’s anatomy and periorbital hyperchromia’s epidemiology, etiopathogeny, and treatments recommended in the literature.

Keywords: hyperpigmentation; eyelids; skin pigmentation; products for eye areas.

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