Tom Cruise’s puffy face is much ado about nothing

Re Leave Tom Cruise’s face alone — he’s getting the same catty treatment as female celebrities and it’s equally disgusting, Menon, Oct. 13

There could be a medical reason that Tom Cruise’s face is so puffy. I’m wondering if he’s on steroids, in particular, prednisone. This is a very typical side effect of that medication and can cause a swelling of the face. It is used widely to treat a myriad of medical conditions.

Perhaps this is what happened with Tom Cruise and not cosmetic enhancements at all. He’s smiling and looks happy. Let him be. Jo-Ann Joseph, Toronto