In the UK, there are around 145,000 people with diagnosis of Parkinson’s, with this figure estimated to climb by nearly a fifth by 2025. While tremors are among the most commonly known symptoms, there are also many non-motor symptoms of the condition, explains Claire Bale, head of research and engagement at Parkinson’s UK.
✢ OILY SKIN
The skin has glands that produce an oily substance called sebum, protecting the skin and keeping it supple. ‘People with Parkinson’s may produce more sebum than normal, which means the skin, particularly the face and scalp, becomes greasy and shiny,’ says Claire.
✢ SLEEP PROBLEMS
‘Parkinson’s physical symptoms, such as tremor, stiffness, pain – shoulder pain or ‘frozen shoulder’, for example, may be the first sign of Parkinson’s for some people – and restless…