Most people think that dark circles under the eyes are related to behaviour like staying up late or drinking or working on computer or watching TV are responsible. The dark circles disappear after a sound sleep of eight hours but the causes for getting the blue luggage are several. It could be infection, trauma, allergy or inflammation.

The causes of dark circles related with a medical problem are anaemia, dehydration, malnutrition or infection of the eye. An injury or surgery on the eye or face can also cause dark circles under the eye.Besides these, other factors that can cause dark circles are fatigue, smoking and drinking, insomnia and aging. Crying and some medicines like the birth control pills also cause dark circles under the eyes.