The Girls creator/star has uploaded a 'selfie' photograph to Instagram.com which shows her in bed coping with the physical effects of sinusitis, including sore lips and a blocked nose.

She added in a caption, "Sinus Infection day 7. Is what's happened to my face/soul reversible? Only time will tell..."

Dunham later thanked fans for their well wishes, writing, "Thank you for all the incredibly sweet messages! Reminder that the Internet can be cozy as heck and, while it can't cure a sinus infection it can sure cure the lonelies (sic). Gotta (sic) get better soon because we start shooting Girls Season 5 in just a few weeks!"