Cushingoid features are the characteristic changes that occur in individuals with Cushing’s syndrome, a disease characterised by over-production of the hormone cortisol, which is produced by the adrenal gland. These features include upper body obesity, a red round face (moon face), hump of fat between the shoulders, back and muscle pain, acne, and other skin irregularities such as bruising and infection. These features often occur in individuals using corticosteroids.
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