Best evidence topic report. Do we need to give steroids in children with Bell's palsy?

A short cut review was carried out to establish whether steroids are indicated in children presenting with Bell's palsy. A total of 60 papers were found using the reported search, of which three represented the best evidence to answer the clinical question. The author, date and country of publication, patient group studied, study type, relevant outcomes, results, and study weaknesses of these best papers are tabulated. A clinical bottom line is stated.