Shereene IdrissBoard Certified Derm, Founder and Chief Nerd

The Truth About Cortisol Face Part 2 #shorts

5 Sept 2024 · 0 min

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Shereene Idriss warns that self-diagnosing cortisol face can cause missed diagnoses, make you vulnerable to false marketing, and harm your mental health. True Cushing's syndrome is different from temporary stress-related cortisol spikes.

And the red flags that come with self diagnosing far outweigh the benefits. Because self diagnosing you can miss something very important that's going on. It can make you fall prey to false marketing and bullshit claims from products you just don't need. And last, the psychological impact should not be overlooked and therefore understanding the difference between Cushing's Syndrome with abnormal levels of high cortisol versus high levels of cortisol due to stress is paramount. To learn more, my newest YouTube video is up now.