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Numbness in Face. Numbness is face may be experienced by number of people and in some cases it can be temporary and benign. However, even mild numbness may be a formidable sign of possible disease or disorder. Facial numbness is in fact reduced sensation of face, caused either due to dysfunction or complete damage of surrounding nerves. It can be caused due to injury to face or persistent exposure to extremely cold temperature.
Facial numbness can have various causes and a more detailed history is needed to diagnose you properly. In young patients, Bells palsy is perhaps the most common cause of unilateral facial numbness. Bell's palsy is a form of facial nerve dysfunction that can cause facial paralysis and numbness and facial drooping. While the causes of Bells palsy is unknown, viruses, infection, immune causes have been suggested. It is more common in adults, pregnant females and diabetics.