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How to get the "moon face" when using prednisone?
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Taking long periods: Long-term use of steroids such as prednisone alter the way fat is used by the body, which may lead it to unevenly distribute the fat in places like the face and shoulders, leading to side effects like the “moon face” and “buffalo hump”.
Answered 10/7/2015
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Whats moon face and buffalo hump, and can taking prednisone cause them?
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