If you've been on social media recently, chances are you've heard about "cortisol face," a term to describe facial swelling or puffiness, allegedly caused by high levels of the stress hormone cortisol ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." We all experience a puffy face every now and again, especially after a night of drinking alcohol or ...

Share on Pinterest ‘Cortisol Face’ is a new TikTok wellness trend that claims stress can lead to increased cortisol levels in the body, causing inflammation and noticeable changes to your face.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." NOTICING THAT YOUR face looks a little puffy or outright swollen can be a shocking sight. Usually, facial ...

It’s not amore hitting your eye. The beauty buffs of TikTok have a new common enemy in cortisol. A condition dubbed “moon face” has struck fear in the faces of stressed-out young adults who now ...

Daniel More, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI, FACP, is a board-certified allergist and former clinical immunologist at Allergy Partners of the Central California Coast. You may notice that your face appears puffy ...

Waking up with a puffy face can throw off your entire morning: Upon rolling out of bed and sulking to the bathroom, you peek at your reflection and are shocked by swelling around the eyes, cheeks, and ...

Swelling of the salivary glands from frequent vomiting can cause the cheeks to swell. This is sometimes known as “bulimia face.” Bulimia nervosa is a mental health condition and eating disorder that ...