ReviewJournal of neurology2020
The etiology of Bell's palsy: a review.
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146 citing papers in PubMed, 7 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 312 citations in OpenAlex.
- Research trends of facial nerve injury after cerebellopontine angle tumor: CiteSpace-based bibliometric analysis.Frontiers in neurology · 2025Pooled it
- Seasonal patterns in Bell's palsy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in neurology · 2025Pooled it
- Efficacy of photobiomodulation therapy on Bell's palsy symptoms: a systematic review.Lasers in medical science · 2024Pooled it
- Comparison of the efficacy of acupuncture with tuina with acupuncture-only in the treatment of peripheral facial paralysis: a network meta-analysis.Internal and emergency medicine · 2024Pooled it
- Epidemiology, clinical features, and treatment modalities of facial nerve palsy in COVID-19 patients: a systematic review.Acta neurologica Belgica · 2022Pooled it
- Physical therapy for facial nerve paralysis (Bell's palsy): An updated and extended systematic review of the evidence for facial exercise therapy.Clinical rehabilitation · 2022Pooled it
- Facial Nerve Palsy Amid the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic: A Pooled Analysis.Journal of otolaryngology - head & neck surgery = Le Journal d'oto-rhino-laryngologie et de chirurgie cervico-facialePooled it
- Effectiveness of novel facial stretching with structured exercise versus conventional exercise for Bell's palsy: a single-blinded randomized clinical trial.Scientific reports · 2024Trial
- Laser acupuncture and photobiomodulation therapy in Bell's palsy with a duration of greater than 8 weeks: a randomized controlled trial.Lasers in medical science · 2024Trial
- Is Bell's palsy a bilateral condition? A temporal magnetic resonance image analysis of contrast enhancement across all segments of the facial nerve.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2026Article
- Manual Lymph Drainage Vodder (MLDV) Increases Facial Function in Bell's Palsy Patients.International journal of therapeutic massage & bodywork · 2026Article
- Association between dietary inflammatory index and Bell's palsy: a retrospective case-control study.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2026Article
- Supranuclear infarction mimicking Bell's palsy: a case report of splenial infarction.BMC neurology · 2026Article
- Structural Mimics of Recurrent Bell's Palsy: A Case Report Highlighting Diagnostic Red Flags in Facial Nerve Schwannoma and Metastasis.Reports (MDPI) · 2026Article
- Safety of herbal medicine decoction for facial palsy: Coarsened exact matching analysis of the national health insurance database.Integrative medicine research · 2026Article
- Procedural-Based Contemporary Management of Bell's Palsy Long-Term Sequelae: A Narrative Review.Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery · 2026Review
- Deep Learning Detection of Facial Nerve Enhancement in Bell's Palsy.Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology · 2026Article
- Corticosteroids and antiviral treatment for Bell's palsy (idiopathic facial paralysis).The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2026Article
- Bell's palsy and dental procedures: A cross-sectional study.Bioinformation · 2026Article
- Short-term clinical outcomes associated with a standardized multicomponent facial rehabilitation program in acute or early-subacute peripheral facial nerve palsy: a prospective controlled cohort study.Frontiers in neurology · 2026Article
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Abstract
Bell's palsy is the most common condition involving a rapid and unilateral onset of peripheral paresis/paralysis of the seventh cranial nerve. It affects 11.5-53.3 per 100,000 individuals a year across different populations. Bell's palsy is a health issue causing concern and has an extremely negative effect on both patients and their families. Therefore, diagnosis and prompt cause determination are key for early treatment. However, the etiology of Bell's palsy is unclear, and this affects its treatment. Thus, it is critical to determine the causes of Bell's palsy so that targeted treatment approaches can be developed and employed. This article reviews the literature on the diagnosis of Bell's palsy and examines possible etiologies of the disorder. It also suggests that the diagnosis of idiopathic facial palsy is based on exclusion and is most often made based on five factors including anatomical structure, viral infection, ischemia, inflammation, and cold stimulation responsivity.
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