What deficiency causes raccoon eyes? The link to nutrition and dark circles
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Up to 50% of people with periorbital hyperpigmentation (dark circles) may have anemia, often caused by iron deficiency. Understanding **what deficiency causes raccoon eyes**—which, in a nutritional context, refers to dark circles—can provide a clear path to addressing the root cause through diet and lifestyle. While the term is often associated with trauma, diet-related dark circles are also a common concern.
