Actor Shenaz Treasury diagnosed with Prosopagnosia; know all about this disorder

Actor Shenaz Treasury recently revealed on social media that she is suffering from Prosopagnosia. The actor explained in her post that the condition is a neurological disorder that prevents her from recognising faces.

Let's find out what this disorder is all about and how it affects a person's ability to function in their day-to-day lives.

What is Prosopagnosia?

According to doctors, Prosopagnosia or face blindness is a condition in which people are unable to recognise family members, partners or friends by their faces.

Normally, an individual can recognise and remember 5000 plus faces throughout their lifetime. However, people who suffer from this condition have difficulty recognising people's faces out of context. Patients use techniques such as voices and face shapes to identify people easily.

Causes of Prosopagnosia

Prosopagnosia can be acquired or hereditary. Acquired cases can result from ischemic stroke, traumatic brain injury and certain kinds of neuropsychiatric illnesses like Alzheimer's disease, depression and schizophrenia.

Treatment for Prosopagnosia

As of now, there is no specific treatment for the disorder but alternative techniques are taught to patients to identify people. If left undiagnosed, Prosopagnosia can lead to anxiety, depression, functional impairment and extreme social isolation.

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