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True “moon face” is a byproduct of having Cushing’s syndrome, a condition in which the body has extremely high levels of cortisol, Katta said, typically from the protracted use of ...
Moon face is often associated with Cushing's syndrome [5] [6] or steroid treatment (especially corticosteroids), which has led to it being known as Cushingoid facies. [7]Moon face is a type of corticosteroid-induced lipodystrophy along with "buffalo hump", which in one study occurred in 47% of the 820 patients.
Fifth disease, also known as erythema infectiosum and slapped cheek syndrome, [3] is a common and contagious disease caused by infection with parvovirus B19. [4] This virus was discovered in 1975 and can cause other diseases besides fifth disease. [ 5 ]
Cherubism is a rare genetic disorder that causes prominence in the lower portion in the face. The name is derived from the temporary chubby-cheeked resemblance to putti , the chubby-faced infants featured in Renaissance paintings , which were often mistakenly described as cherubs .
Symptoms include a rounded face, a fatty lump between the shoulders, and pink or purple stretch marks on the skin. It can also lead to high blood pressure, bone loss and type 2 diabetes, according ...
Cushing syndrome, which is brought on by getting steroid injections in high doses, is characterized by a round, red and full face, as well as weight gain, thin skin and other symptoms.
Cushing's syndrome is a collection of signs and symptoms due to prolonged exposure to glucocorticoids such as cortisol. [4] [9] [10] Signs and symptoms may include high blood pressure, abdominal obesity but with thin arms and legs, reddish stretch marks, a round red face due to facial plethora, [11] a fat lump between the shoulders, weak muscles, weak bones, acne, and fragile skin that heals ...
Facial plethora is an excessive blood flow to the face and is a hallmark sign of Cushing's syndrome.The blood flow is to the superficial capillaries of the skin. [2] The increased blood flow causes swelling of the facial tissue giving the appearance of a rounded moon face made red by the increased capillary blood flow.