{"id":114974,"date":"2024-10-16T23:58:58","date_gmt":"2024-10-16T16:58:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=114974"},"modified":"2024-10-16T23:58:58","modified_gmt":"2024-10-16T16:58:58","slug":"what-is-cortisol-face-and-why-is-tiktok-obsessed-with-it-well-actually","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=114974","title":{"rendered":"What is \u2018cortisol face\u2019 and why is TikTok obsessed with it? | Well actually"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"dcr-11uwh1i\"><span style=\"color:var(--drop-cap);font-weight:700;\" class=\"dcr-15rw6c2\">D<\/span>oes your face get puffy sometimes? Do you occasionally experience the emotion known as \u201cstress\u201d? According to some of the planet\u2019s foremost medical thinkers (TikTok influencers), these are not simply inevitable consequences of existence; they are signs that you may have so-called \u201ccortisol face\u201d.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-11uwh1i\">Cortisol is the body\u2019s main stress hormone. According to hundreds of clips on social media, an excess of stress \u2013 and, by extension, an excess of cortisol \u2013 results in a round, puffy face. \u201cYou\u2019re not ugly, you just have cortisol face,\u201d is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@kristinadunnn\/video\/7390079456901106974?q=cortisol%20face&amp;t=1727954112051\" data-link-name=\"in body link\">popular<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@mandanazarghami\/video\/7384892913060400430?q=cortisol%20face&amp;t=1727954112051\" data-link-name=\"in body link\">refrain<\/a> in these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@theworkoutwitch\/video\/7411189662242426154?q=cortisol%20face&amp;t=1727954112051\" data-link-name=\"in body link\">videos<\/a>. In posts, users share before and after images of themselves in which they go from having a round, full face to a lean one \u2013 all jutting cheekbones and sharp jawlines.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"2320f9fc-a779-41a1-996e-4454de1e79e5\" data-spacefinder-role=\"richLink\" data-spacefinder-type=\"model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.RichLinkBlockElement\" class=\" dcr-1your1i\"><gu-island name=\"RichLinkComponent\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"idle\" props=\"{&quot;richLinkIndex&quot;:2,&quot;element&quot;:{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.RichLinkBlockElement&quot;,&quot;prefix&quot;:&quot;Related: &quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Breast milk for adults: wellness elixir or unscientific fascination?&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;2320f9fc-a779-41a1-996e-4454de1e79e5&quot;,&quot;role&quot;:&quot;richLink&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/wellness\/2024\/oct\/09\/uses-breast-milk-adults&quot;},&quot;ajaxUrl&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/api.nextgen.guardianapps.co.uk&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:10,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:4}}\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"dcr-11uwh1i\">\u201cThe reason you\u2019re getting a double chin, you have puffy eyelids, and your cheeks are sagging is because your high cortisol is silently changing the way your face looks,\u201d one <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@theworkoutwitch\/video\/7400942115913485614?q=cortisol%20face&amp;t=1727954112051\" data-link-name=\"in body link\">video<\/a> claims.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-11uwh1i\">Besides the explicit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/commentisfree\/2023\/mar\/31\/fat-shaming-body-fatphobic-now-is-the-time-to-speak-out-against-fatphobia\" data-link-name=\"in body link\">fat-shaming<\/a> in these messages, the science doesn\u2019t quite hold up. \u201c\u2018Cortisol face\u2019 is not a recognized medical term,\u201d explains Dr Priya Jaisinghani, an endocrinologist at New York University\u2019s Langone Health.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-11uwh1i\">Prolonged high levels of cortisol can have adverse health effects. Over time, an excess of cortisol can lead to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/cushing-syndrome\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20351310\" data-link-name=\"in body link\">Cushing\u2019s syndrome<\/a>, a condition that can result in high blood pressure, bone loss and occasionally type 2 diabetes. But Cushing\u2019s syndrome is relatively rare, experts say.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-11uwh1i\">We asked experts for the truth behind this new wellness term.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-cortisol-and-how-does-it-affect-our-health\" class=\"dcr-n4qeq9\">What is cortisol and how does it affect our health?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"dcr-11uwh1i\">\u201cCortisol is a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands,\u201d says Dr Adam Friedman, professor and chair of dermatology at the George Washington University school of medicine and health sciences. He explains that it plays an essential role in a number of the body\u2019s functions, including regulating metabolism, managing our immune and stress responses and maintaining blood pressure.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-11uwh1i\">\u201cWithout the right amount of cortisol we can\u2019t survive,\u201d says Friedman. But too much of it \u201cis a bad thing\u201d.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-11uwh1i\">Doctors can ascertain your cortisol levels by testing your blood, urine or saliva.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-cushings-syndrome\" class=\"dcr-n4qeq9\">What is Cushing\u2019s syndrome?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"dcr-11uwh1i\">There are two types of Cushing\u2019s syndrome, says Dr Maria Fleseriu, director of the pituitary center at Oregon <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/society\/health\" data-link-name=\"in body link\" data-component=\"auto-linked-tag\">Health<\/a> &amp; Science University: exogenous (the result of a factor outside the body) and endogenous (the result of a factor inside the body).<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-11uwh1i\">Exogenous Cushing\u2019s syndrome is typically the result of steroid treatments, specifically glucocorticoid medications like cortisone and prednisone. These can raise levels of cortisol in the body.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-11uwh1i\">This is far more common than endogenous Cushing\u2019s syndrome, which can be caused by a pituitary tumor or an adrenal gland disorder.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-11uwh1i\">While day-to-day stress can contribute to weight gain, Friedman says, it is unlikely to do so \u201cto the extent seen in medical syndrome like Cushing\u2019s\u201d.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-11uwh1i\">\u201cCushing\u2019s syndrome is rare,\u201d says Fleseriu, who estimates there are four to five cases of endogenous Cushing\u2019s per million people per year worldwide.<\/p>\n<figure data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" data-spacefinder-type=\"model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.NewsletterSignupBlockElement\" class=\" dcr-173mewl\"><a data-ignore=\"global-link-styling\" href=\"#EmailSignup-skip-link-17\" class=\"dcr-jzxpee\">skip past newsletter promotion<\/a><\/p>\n<aside aria-label=\"newsletter promotion\" class=\"dcr-av5vqf\">\n<p class=\"dcr-1xjndtj\">Practical advice, expert insights and answers to your questions about how to live a good life<\/p>\n<p><gu-island name=\"SecureSignup\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;newsletterId&quot;:&quot;well-actually&quot;,&quot;successDescription&quot;:&quot;Practical advice, expert insights and answers to your questions about how to live a good life&quot;}\"\/><span class=\"dcr-1eusqlu\"><strong>Privacy Notice: <\/strong>Newsletters may contain info about charities, online ads, and content funded by outside parties. For more information see our <a data-ignore=\"global-link-styling\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/help\/privacy-policy\" rel=\"noreferrer\" class=\"dcr-1rjy2q9\">Privacy Policy<\/a>. We use Google reCaptcha to protect our website and the Google <a data-ignore=\"global-link-styling\" href=\"https:\/\/policies.google.com\/privacy\" rel=\"noreferrer\" class=\"dcr-1rjy2q9\">Privacy Policy<\/a> and <a data-ignore=\"global-link-styling\" href=\"https:\/\/policies.google.com\/terms\" rel=\"noreferrer\" class=\"dcr-1rjy2q9\">Terms of Service<\/a> apply.<\/span><\/aside>\n<p id=\"EmailSignup-skip-link-17\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"after newsletter promotion\" role=\"note\" class=\"dcr-jzxpee\">after newsletter promotion<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"is-cortisol-face-real\" class=\"dcr-n4qeq9\">Is cortisol face real?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"dcr-11uwh1i\">Sort of, but not in the way it\u2019s generally discussed on TikTok. As Jaisinghani says, it\u2019s not a medical term.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-11uwh1i\">Weight gain in the face and neck is a common symptom of Cushing\u2019s syndrome, but that alone is not enough for a diagnosis, says Fleseriu. \u201cThe clinical diagnosis of Cushing\u2019s is very challenging,\u201d she explains. When determining whether a patient has the condition or not, Fleseriu says she looks for \u201cmore than one symptom\u201d.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-11uwh1i\">Other symptoms of Cushing\u2019s include pink and purple stretch marks on the stomach, high blood pressure, thin skin that bruises easily, a lump of fat between the shoulders and weight gain in the face and torso while limbs and extremities remain thin.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-does-one-regulate-their-cortisol-levels\" class=\"dcr-n4qeq9\">How does one regulate their cortisol levels?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"dcr-11uwh1i\">The risk of developing Cushing\u2019s syndrome is relatively low. But Jaisinghani says people can manage their stress and cortisol levels by tending to their overall health. She suggests \u201cmaintaining a nutrient-dense diet, ensuring adequate and high-quality sleep, staying well-hydrated and incorporating stress reduction strategies\u201d.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"129b0b2c-d365-4eb8-9ff6-ec9d3a0f3898\" data-spacefinder-role=\"richLink\" data-spacefinder-type=\"model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.RichLinkBlockElement\" class=\" dcr-1your1i\"><gu-island name=\"RichLinkComponent\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"idle\" props=\"{&quot;richLinkIndex&quot;:24,&quot;element&quot;:{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.RichLinkBlockElement&quot;,&quot;prefix&quot;:&quot;Related: &quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;People are getting salmon sperm injected into their faces. Why?&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;129b0b2c-d365-4eb8-9ff6-ec9d3a0f3898&quot;,&quot;role&quot;:&quot;richLink&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/wellness\/2024\/oct\/04\/what-is-salmon-sperm-facial-injections-kim-kardashian&quot;},&quot;ajaxUrl&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/api.nextgen.guardianapps.co.uk&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:10,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:4}}\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"dcr-11uwh1i\">If one is diagnosed with Cushing\u2019s syndrome, treatments vary. If it\u2019s exogenous, Fleseriu warns that it is important not to stop or reduce the use of glucocorticoid medications without the supervision of a doctor. \u201cStopping steroids immediately could put them in adrenal crisis,\u201d she explains.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-11uwh1i\">In the case of endogenous Cushing\u2019s, patients may take medication, or undergo surgery or radiation to remove any tumors. Generally, these treatments are successful. \u201cWe can induce remission in almost everybody right now,\u201d Fleseriu says.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-11uwh1i\">If you do think your cortisol levels are high, don\u2019t turn to TikTok for answers. \u201cIf you are concerned about your cortisol levels, it\u2019s important to consult with your doctor,\u201d Jaisinghani says.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1660802\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/wellness\/2024\/oct\/16\/cortisol-face-tiktok-cushings-syndrome\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Does your face get puffy sometimes? 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