What is a cushinoid appearance?

Answer 1

Cushinoid appearance usually is marked by a moon face, a fat pad or hump on the neck and upper back, a protuberant abdomen with striae (stretch marks), and thin legs

Answer 2

Cushingoid appearance refers to physical characteristics resembling those seen in Cushing's syndrome, a hormonal disorder caused by prolonged exposure to high levels of cortisol. It is characterized by symptoms such as weight gain, puffiness in the face, thin skin that bruises easily, and muscle weakness. These physical changes are typically seen in individuals taking high doses of corticosteroid medications for a prolonged period.