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Also called Idiopathic Peripheral Facial Paralysis

Facial paralysis of unknown cause
Viral etiology, especially HSV, is held responsible.
More than 50% of cases have findings related to other cranial nerves (in many cases numbness and tingling begins before facial paralysis due to trigeminal involvement) due to viral causes.
The best treatment is steroids. Antiviral therapy is often added
VZV is not a factor.