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Face swelling can be caused by a few things, including an infection. Here's why your face might be swelling, plus what treatment you might need. Is a Puffy Face a Sign of a Serious Health Problem?
"Cortisol face" is a viral term to describe facial swelling, allegedly caused by high levels of cortisol. Can stress cause a puffy face? Experts weigh in and debunk the condition.
There are many reasons your face might be swollen. It might go away on its own, or you might need treatment. Doctors say you should watch your symptoms.
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.
Myxedema (British English: myxoedema) is a term used synonymously with severe hypothyroidism.However, the term is also used to describe a dermatological change that can occur in hypothyroidism and (rare) paradoxical cases of hyperthyroidism.
Influencers are calling it "cortisol face"—named after the stress response hormone. And, they're are offering up tips, tricks, and products to help solve the problem. But doctors are calling bull.
The periorbital tissues are most noticeably swollen immediately after waking, perhaps as a result of the gravitational redistribution of fluid in the horizontal position. Common appearances of cutaneous edema are observed with mosquito bites, spider bites, bee stings ( wheal and flare ), and skin contact with certain plants such as poison ivy ...
Purdy adds that while inflammation can be seen in the face as a result of too much cortisol, “this is just one of the symptoms, so it is not necessarily the primary cause.”