7Treatment for Masked Faces
Some therapies may help improve facial control in people with a masked face. They typically require an intensive program instructed by an experienced therapist to improve the strength and movements of facial muscles. For instance, you may be asked to pucker your face, stretch your mouth, or lifting your eyebrows. Studies have shown that these exercises would help people control their facial muscles and communicate better.
A masked face may also be treated with certain medications. Since Parkinson’s disease is characterized by a low level of dopamine in the brain, your doctor would prescribe levodopa. This medication may work to replace dopamine. To reduce the risk of side effects, such as vomiting and nausea, levodopa can be combined with carbidopa. Other medications for a masked face include rotigotine, ropinirole, and pramipexole. [7]
