What you are describing is often related more to attention, focus, stress, anxiety, sleep quality, or mental overload rather than a serious brain disease — especially at your age. Many people can “see” a face but fail to properly encode it into memory if: * They are distracted during conversations * Under stress/anxiety * Sleeping poorly * Spending excessive time on screens * Mentally preoccupied * Socially anxious or introverted It can also happen with: * Vitamin B12 deficiency * Vitamin D deficiency * Thyroid issues * Depression/anxiety * Chronic stress/burnout * Poor concentration rather than true memory loss A neurological disease is less likely if: * You remember family/friends normally * No confusion * No speech issues * No getting lost * No major forgetfulness in daily work/tasks Some people naturally have weaker facial recognition memory (“face blindness” spectrum/prosopagnosia traits), but mild forms can exist without major disease.

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Various reason can be due to poor nutrient deficiency,,to much screen time,,insomania etc.

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It could be due to a cognitive issue or vitamin/minerals deficiency.Consult a neurophysician in your area for a clinical examination and appropriate management

Hello, I’m Dr. Praveen Moses To better understand your condition, please answer the following questions: 1. Basic Details • Age: • Gender: • Any known medical conditions (diabetes, BP, etc.): 2. Chief Complaint • What symptoms are you experiencing? • Since when have you had these symptoms? 3. Symptom Details • Is the problem getting better, worse, or the same? • Any associated symptoms (fever, pain, cough, vomiting, etc.)? • Severity (mild/moderate/severe): 4. Medical History • Any past similar episodes? • Any surgeries or hospitalizations? 5. Medications & Allergies • Are you currently taking any medications? • Any known drug allergies? 6. Lifestyle Factors • Smoking / Alcohol use: • Sleep and appetite changes: 7. For Female Patients (if applicable) • Last menstrual period: • Pregnancy possibility: 8. Red Flag Symptoms (Important) • Chest pain / breathing difficulty / severe weakness / high fever? Please provide as much detail as possible. This will help me guide you accurately. Thank you.

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Hello. I have reviewed your concern regarding the difficulty you are having in recognizing new faces. ​Difficulty with facial recognition, when it is a new development, can sometimes be linked to how the brain processes and stores visual information. It is important to determine if this is a standalone issue or part of a broader pattern of forgetfulness. ​1. Potential Underlying Factors ​Nutritional Deficiencies: Certain vitamins play a critical role in cognitive function and memory. It is recommended to check your Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D levels, as deficiencies here can cause "brain fog" or memory lapses. ​Cognitive Overload: Stress, anxiety, or attempting to focus on too many tasks simultaneously can prevent the brain from properly "encoding" new information, like a person's face. ​Neurological Screening: While less common, a specialist may want to ensure there are no underlying neurological reasons for this specific type of memory change. ​2. Management and Next Steps ​Medical Testing: Get a blood test for Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D levels as a first step. ​Symptom Tracking: Note if you are experiencing other symptoms, such as fatigue, headaches, or difficulty remembering names or other types of information. ​Mental Focus: Try to focus on one thing at a time during social interactions to help your brain process the information more clearly. ​Consultation Recommendation ​I suggest you consult a Neurologist or an Internal Medicine specialist. They can perform a detailed cognitive assessment and review your blood work to rule out any clinical deficiencies.

Get vit. b12, vit d checked. Share if there are other symptoms. Focus on one thing at a time. Sometimes when the mind is occupied with many things together,  brain gets confused and simple things are forgotten.

Please seek a proper consultation with a Neurologist. This could be a serious matter but you are taking it too casually.

The difficulty in recognizing or recalling new faces is a condition clinically known as Prosopagnosia (commonly called face blindness), which can range from mild to severe. In a 27-year-old, if this is a recent development, it is often linked to Cognitive Overload, Stress, or lack of Focused Attention rather than a permanent brain disorder. When your mind is preoccupied or anxious, it fails to 'encode' new visual information into your long-term memory. However, if this has been a lifelong issue, it might be a developmental trait. Clinically, ruling out nutritional deficiencies (like Vitamin B12) that affect neurological function is the first logical step."

This is usually not serious and often related to attention, stress, or memory factors 👍 Let’s evaluate it properly and rule out anything important. You can book a quick consult.

Need to get a basic work up done.

Consult a neurologist

It can be either vitamin and nutritional deficiencies or neurological issues. Do basic blood work up to rule out anaemia, vitamin B12 D3 iron deficit. If everything is in proper rangez visit a neurologist

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Do consult

Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment

Check vitamin b12

Nothing serious it’s due to mental stress and lots of other factors, do vit b12 test done , and if low take b12 tablets . If any concerns feel free to consult

Neurologist concerns required.

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