Edema and congestion of the overlying muscles and other soft tissues undoubtedly contribute to the general swelling of the region and to the symptoms. As the abscess enlarges, the axillary fascia ...
A 56-year-old woman presented with a 6-month history of right cheek swelling and discomfort. The patient distinctly recalled that her symptoms began within 24 hours of a tooth extraction and ...
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 ...
Have you ever looked in the mirror and felt like your face was rounder than usual? You might be experiencing what is known as “moon face” or “cortisol face” – a condition in which the ...