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Periocular dark circles (PDC) are a common cosmetic complaint. The objective of the study was to develop a standardized grading system for severity

Expiry Date
: 01/10/2026
CPD Units
: 3.00 Points
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PDC are a common cosmetic problem. The study determined factors associated with objective and subjective PDC severity.

Keywords: Periocular dark circles, subjective and objective severity scores.

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Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:

The aim of this article was to determine factors associated with objective and subjective PDC severity.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

  1. The multifactorial pathogenesis of PDC’s.
  2. The prevalence of PDC’s.
  3. The subtypes of PDC’s.
  4. The severity of PDC’s in the general population.
  5. Subjective severity scores utilized with PDC’s.
  6. Objective severity scores utilized with PDC’s..

Instructions for this Module

  • Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
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  • The pass grade is 70%;
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