No, You Don’t Have a ‘Cortisol Face’—Here’s Why #shorts #dermatologist

Repeat after me: You don’t have a cortisol face! 💆‍♀️ There’s a lot of talk online, but let’s set the record straight—cortisol is a stress hormone, not a cause of facial puffiness.

Cortisol does play a role in managing stress and inflammation, but it doesn’t create a so-called ‘cortisol face.’ When people see puffiness, it’s usually other factors at play—diet, sleep, or even allergies. Real cortisol-related facial changes happen only in serious cases, like Cushing’s syndrome.

Next time you’re feeling puffy, check the basics first! #DermTruth #CortisolFace #SkinScience #PuffyFaceMyths #boardcertifieddermatologist

[leeannbaxter]

I am so glad someone is discussing this. I am tired of seeing this term across my socials.

[maryjackson]

Your skin on your face, neck, chest are amazing. Super glowy….

[daniby]

I had puffy face even on a hyposodic diet, but truth is nothing makes you swell more than an overload of carbs, or having late snacks, or getting wasted the night before or just having a bad night of sleep.

[sunnybright-eybi]

I am glad I am not one of the influencers who made a video on this and spoke as if I kne what I was talking about...boy I would feel so stupid now😂

[psilocybebae]

To say cortisol has zero effect on acne is absolutely FALSE!

[psilocybebae]

It's a coined term not a medical term, obviously

[tako]

How bad is US education when a doctor denies the impact of an elevated stress hormone on the look of someone’s face and overall health..

[sofyaleyn]

Cortisol face could be chin and face sides located pimples

[heatherem]

Ok but I have experienced puffy face from high carb diet I wouldnt internet diagnose myself but many of us have experienced long term fat face before going keto so whats that all about then?