Optimal Bell's Palsy Treatment: Steroids, Antivirals, and a Timely and Personalized Approach.

These findings underscore the importance of individualized treatment approaches in Bell's palsy management. Steroid monotherapy remains effective, although combined treatment may have potential advantages, especially in patients with more severe disease. The best treatment results were achieved when steroid treatment was administered within 72 h. Our results suggest that there may be more flexibility in the application of the 72 h treatment period if we consider the time of treatment initiation alone, but this should take into account patient behavior patterns and the limitations of retrospective analysis. Further research is warranted to validate these findings and refine treatment recommendations for patients with Bell's palsy.