Dermatologists cast doubt on chatter among social media users that high levels of the stress hormone cortisol can lead to puffy or rounded cheeks, a condition that’s been dubbed “moon face.” Social ...

TikTok is feeding me “Cortisol Face” content. It’s a little alarming, because in truth I have been anxious recently and it’s showing on my skin. The algorithm apparently knows this too. As the ...

Is your face puffy and swollen after you experience stress? If yes, you might just get diagnosed with ‘cortisol face’, as per TikTok. The popular tagline doing the rounds is ‘You aren’t ugly. You just ...

When you think about improving your health, you may focus on finding time to exercise, breaking bad habits or changing your diet. But prioritizing your mental health is just as important. By ...

Social media users just won’t stop talking about how the stress hormone cortisol can cause cheeks and eyelids to swell out of recognition, a condition dubbed “moon face.” “Your face is like a moon, it ...

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