Parry-Romberg Face

Parry-Romberg face is a medical term used to describe a symptom that appears as redness on the skin of the face and neck. This symptom occurs in a number of diseases: hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism or Graves' disease, Sheehan's syndrome, adrenal insufficiency, pheochromocytoma, periarteritis nodosa, hemorrhagic vasculitis and other diseases.

This symptom usually manifests itself in various diseases and pathological conditions, such as hyper- and hypothyroidism (adrenal origin). This term was developed by Russian doctors N. A. Parry and M. N. Romberg to refer to the characteristic redness and yellowness of the face, which is localized on the forehead, cheeks, nose and chin. Patients with this diagnosis experience swelling of the face, as well as increased blood pressure.

Treatment of this symptom requires the use of appropriate medications prescribed by the doctor. However, self-medication can aggravate the patient’s condition, so you should immediately consult a doctor,

"Parry-Romberg" is a fairly common name for a disease characterized by changes in the skin or its elements. The exact causes of this disease have not been studied enough, but several factors are identified that influence the development of the disease. These can be injuries, tumors, inflammation, as well as hereditary predisposition. It is worth noting that the disease mostly occurs in people whose work involves various chemical and natural substances. To prevent its development, it is necessary to use various protective equipment, avoid prolonged work associated with such substances and, if necessary, consult a doctor.