Patient Buzz Series: Cortisol Face
There’s a new moniker for facial puffiness: “cortisol face.” As described in an article in Parade, cortisol face is a catch-all term for facial swelling due to elevated cortisol levels. The term became popular on TikTok to describe facial puffiness, roundness, and redness or flushing. Physicians quoted in the article pointed out the benefits of cortisol and recommended people talk to their d …
There’s a new moniker for facial puffiness: “cortisol face.” As described in an article in Parade, cortisol face is a catch-all term for facial swelling due to elevated cortisol levels. The term became popular on TikTok to describe facial puffiness, roundness, and redness or flushing. Physicians quoted in the article pointed out the benefits of cortisol and recommended people talk to their d … 
A 35-year-old woman presents to clinic with the skin lesions (shown) and joint pain. She was previously well controlled on guselkumab, but has flared since her dog was diagnosed with cancer. She has previously failed various treatments including topical steroids, methotrexate, narrow-band UVB, adalimumab, ixekizumab, and etanercept. She developed transaminitis and hepatic steatosis in response t … 
Dermatologists need to be more visible in treating chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), says Dr. Adam Friedman, co-chair of the ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC, interviewed Dr. Friedman, who shared what to consider when approaching a hive or hive-like patient. Hear the burden that patients with CSU face. Find out the first-line tr … 
WebMD recently posted an article, “Got a Zit, Eat Your Salmon,” which highlighted a study in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology on the role omega-3 fatty acids may play in preventing and treating acne. Should dermatologists address omega-3 fatty acid supplementation with their acne patients? What’s the latest in diet and acne?
For an expert’s take, I reached out to Vivian Shi, MD, di … 
This patient was started on isotretinoin but failed to discontinue the tetracycline. He is at risk for what complication?
A. Acne fulminans
B. Pseudotumor cerebri
C. Diarrhea
D. Depression
E. Myositis
To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here. …