Help Desk Answers: do corticosteroids relieve Bell's palsy?
Soch, K.; Purtle, D.; Ara, M.; Dabbs, K.
Journal of Family Practice 65(3): E1-E2
2016
ISSN/ISBN: 1533-7294 PMID: 27158696 Document Number: 688791
Yes, but not severe disease. Corticosteroids likely improve facial motor function in adults with mild to moderate Bell's palsy. Corticosteroids are probably ineffective in treating cosmetically disabling or severe disease.