Facial swelling can be caused by several reasons. Such as: Fluid retentionOr some types of allergies, excessive consumption of alcohol or salt, diabetes, or being overweight.
However, there is another problem that few people know about that can cause such symptoms – and of course many other health problems as well.
The face changes because of this hormone.
More and more videos are circulating on TikTok stating that if your face becomes unusually puffy and full, it is often due to very high levels of a hormone. And this hormone is none other than cortisol, also known as the stress hormone.
Tiktokers refer to this phenomenon as cortisol face, and claim that too much of this hormone leads to a round face, puffy skin, under-eye circles and acne.
“Cortisol is what we call a glucocorticoid hormone, and it actually helps regulate the body's response to stress,” said Dr. Divya Yogi Morin, medical director of the Pituitary Center at Cleveland Clinic. For HuffPost.
“Cortisol is produced primarily in the adrenal glands and is essential for daily life,” added Dr. Mahboob Hussain, an endocrinologist at the University of California, Irvine Health. Cortisol can also regulate the body’s use of fat, protein, carbohydrates, and metabolism.
Excessive levels of cortisol can cause the face to become round and puffy, but it can also lead to acne. With circles under the eyeswith thinning skin, fatigue, headaches, weight gain, increased anxiety, digestive and sleep problems and difficulty concentrating. Cushing's syndrome is often the cause of this deviation, but it can also develop as a side effect of polycystic ovary syndrome, obesity and diabetes. But, of course, increased stress over the long term can also play a role.
Increased hormone levels also increase the production of androgen hormones, which in women cause oily skin, blackheads, and acne, and can also lead to facial inflammation and acne-proneness. If you notice similar symptoms, it is definitely worth seeing a doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment, not just listening to TikTok.
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