The face and facies may reveal a series of emotions and diseases.
From pain and anxiety to pallor and jaundice.

Pain facies
In patients suffering severe pain.

Facies of Cranial Nerve dysfunction
CN dysfunction may cause asymmetries, droops, ptosis, strabismus, etc.

Mixedematous facies
In patients with hypothyroidism (thickened features, dry-brittle hair, periorbital edema, coarse-puffy facies).

Hyperthyroid facies
In Grave's disease characterized by exophthalmos and sweaty appearance of the skin.

Moon facies
In hypercortisolism (Cushing's disease/steroid Rx). Full-rounded face + hirsutism + acne.

Parkinson facies
Characterized by lack of expression due to rigidity. In advanced parkinson's disease.

Scleroderma facies
Presents with a shiny skin and tight features.

Lupus facies
In lupus -SLE/Discoid-. Malar rash (erythema).

See the Face exam section to learn more.