Menu Healthy Lifestyle Diseases & Conditions First Aid Symptoms Tests & Procedures Videos Definitions FAQs Periorbital dark circlesUpdated: 2018-05-25Self-careSelf-care includes cold compresses under the eyes, head elevation during sleep, and adequate sleep. Concealers and over-the-counter creams may help. When to make a doctor's appointmentSee a doctor if: Discoloration and swelling under just one eye Symptoms worsen © 1998-2022 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research(MFMER). All rights reserved. Terms of Use