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Facial Paralysis (Facial Palsy)

Severe or complete loss of facial muscle motor function. This condition may result from central or peripheral lesions. Damage to CNS motor pathways from the cerebral cortex to the facial nuclei in the pons leads to facial weakness that generally spares the forehead muscles. FACIAL NERVE DISEASES generally results in generalized hemifacial weakness. NEUROMUSCULAR JUNCTION DISEASES and MUSCULAR DISEASES may also cause facial paralysis or paresis.
Also Known As:
Facial Palsy; Facial Palsy, Lower Motor Neuron; Facial Palsy, Upper Motor Neuron; Facial Paralysis, Central; Facial Paralysis, Peripheral; Facial Paresis; Lower Motor Neuron Facial Palsy; Upper Motor Neuron Facial Palsy; Central Facial Paralyses; Central Facial Paralysis; Facial Palsies; Facial Paralyses, Central; Facial Paralyses, Peripheral; Palsies, Facial; Palsy, Facial; Paralyses, Central Facial; Paralyses, Facial; Paralyses, Hemifacial; Paralysis, Central Facial; Paralysis, Facial; Paralysis, Hemifacial; Paralysis, Peripheral Facial; Pareses, Facial; Paresis, Facial; Peripheral Facial Paralysis; Hemifacial Paralysis
Networked: 2005 relevant articles (167 outcomes, 198 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Paralysis (Palsy)
2. Synkinesis
3. Bell Palsy (Bell's Palsy)
4. Pain (Aches)
5. Hearing Loss (Hearing Impairment)

Experts

1. Hadlock, Tessa A: 19 articles (09/2021 - 08/2006)
2. Chuang, David Chwei-Chin: 9 articles (12/2018 - 10/2002)
3. Jowett, Nate: 8 articles (09/2021 - 07/2015)
4. Terzis, Julia K: 8 articles (08/2012 - 04/2008)
5. Xu, Lei: 7 articles (08/2022 - 09/2007)
6. Hato, Naohito: 7 articles (10/2021 - 03/2005)
7. Kim, Jin: 7 articles (11/2016 - 08/2009)
8. Han, Yuechen: 6 articles (08/2022 - 04/2012)
9. Wang, Haibo: 6 articles (08/2022 - 04/2012)
10. Zhang, Xin: 6 articles (03/2021 - 10/2012)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Facial Paralysis:
1. SteroidsIBA
2. Adrenal Cortex Hormones (Corticosteroids)IBA
3. Botulinum Toxins (Botulinum Toxin)IBA
4. Acyclovir (Aciclovir)FDA LinkGeneric
5. Type A Botulinum Toxins (Botox)FDA Link
6. Antiviral Agents (Antivirals)IBA
7. Anti-Bacterial Agents (Antibiotics)IBA
8. Prednisone (Sone)FDA LinkGeneric
9. SuspensionsIBA
10. Therapeutic UsesIBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Electroacupuncture
3. Moxibustion
4. Decompression
5. Acupuncture Points (Acupuncture Point)