Skin and Cushing syndrome.

Aust Fam Physician

Department of Endocrinology, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, South Australia, Australia.

Published: July 2007

'I feel like a traffic light stuck on red. My friends ask me if I'm having hot flushes but this isn't flushes, it's permanent and I'm still having periods.' Carol is describing her facial appearance. She is 42 years of age, has had trouble controlling her weight all her life and has gained 10 kg over the past 2-3 years.

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