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Periorbital hyperpigmentation

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Periorbital hyperpigmentation is characterized by dark circles around the eyes, which are not uncommon, often familial, and frequently found in individuals with dark pigmentation or Mediterranean ancestry.[1]: 858  Atopic patients may also exhibit periorbital pigmentation (allergic shiners), and treatment is ineffective.[1]: 858 

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  1. ^ a b James, William; Berger, Timothy; Elston, Dirk (2005). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology. (10th ed.). Saunders. ISBN 0721629210.
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