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What to know about 'cortisol face' and whether stress can induce facial swelling

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Social media users have dubbed facial swelling as so-called "cortisol face" Cortisol is a naturally-occurring hormone made by the adrenal glands.

High levels of cortisol in the body can be a sign that something is wrong, Dr. Darien Sutton says.

Natural remedies for balancing cortisol levels include good sleep and stress management.