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1. What nasolabial folds actually are
They’re the natural skin creases running from the sides of your nose to the corners of your mouth.
Everyone has them — they just deepen due to:
Genetics (some people’s bone structure emphasizes them)
Age (loss of collagen + fat under the skin)
Facial expressions (people who smile a lot form stronger folds)
Body fat changes (cutting fat or dehydration makes facial lines sharper)
So: deeper folds ≠ steroid use. They’re primarily genetic + aging + leanness indicators.
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2. Why “steroids cause facial aging” is oversimplified
Anabolic steroid use can affect the skin and face over long periods — but not in this linear way.
Here’s what actually happens:
Hormonal imbalance can increase oil production, acne, or water retention.
Fluctuating body fat + muscle fullness can change how the face looks, especially when cycling on/off compounds.
Possible collagen alteration with prolonged, heavy abuse, there may be some minor skin-aging effects, but studies don’t support a unique “roid face” pattern like nasolabial folds.
Most visible “aging” comes from:
Extreme cutting phases (face looks gaunt)
Dehydration
Tanning, sun exposure, or low subcutaneous fat, not the drugs themselves.
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3. Why the meme persists
The “roid face” stereotype is mostly a forum myth — guys spot someone ultra-jacked with harsh lighting or sharp facial lines and assume gear. But in reality:
Lean faces show folds.
High testosterone (even natural) can thicken skin or jaw features.
Many lifters using gear don’t show these folds, and plenty of naturals do.
It’s confirmation bias: people see what fits the story they already believe.
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4. The bottom line
Deep nasolabial folds ≠ proof of steroid use.
Visible aging ≠ proof either.
The only reliable indicators come from bloodwork, drug testing, or confession, not facial structure.
