Question
Doctor, hello! My uncle got chickenpox on his ear at the beginning of this year, which later led to facial paralysis. He has been treating it in various ways, and now that the chickenpox has healed, half of his face still cannot move. Can facial paralysis caused by chickenpox heal on its own?
Answer
Firstly, after being infected with the chickenpox virus, it is easy to attack the facial nerve ganglion, causing neuritis and subsequently peripheral facial paralysis. During the acute phase, antiviral and hormone medications are needed for treatment. If there is no complete recovery even after the acute phase, apart from a recovery period of three months to one year, if the condition does not improve, the chances of spontaneous healing are relatively small. You can consult a rehabilitation department. Adjust your physical and mental health, maintain personal hygiene, and avoid bacterial invasion due to decreased resistance.