What Causes Mask-Like Face

Parkinson’s disease is a central nervous system disorder that affects movement. Some people with Parkinson’s disease may experience hypomimia, which is known as facial masking or masked face. Hypomimia affects facial expression, making it difficult to express emotions or use the facial muscles as normal.

What is mask face of Parkinson's disease?

One of the main symptoms of Parkinson disease (PD) is diminished facial expressivity or “masked facies,” which refers to the expressionless appearance of individuals with the disorder.

What is mask facial?

One of these is reduced facial expression, also called hypomimia or facial masking. When the muscles of the face are stiff or take longer to move, it can be hard to crack a smile, raise your eyebrows or otherwise express your feelings using your face, which is an important part of how we communicate.