Masked face aka hypomimia

People with Parkinson’s often exhibit masked facial features, a condition known as hypomimia. Without sufficient dopamine, the muscles, including those in the face, become rigid and slow to respond. It may result in loss of facial expression and impact your non-verbal communication cues. It can help to regularly perform facial exercises to maintain muscle tone and improve responsiveness. Work with a speech pathologist and optimise your Parkinson’s medications to improve dopamine levels and muscle control. Be mindful of your emotions and consciously express them through your facial movements or communicate this verbally with those you are interacting with.