Ramsay Hunt syndrome (herpes zoster oticus) occurs when a shingles outbreak affects the facial nerve near one of your ears
What are the symptoms?
On, in, and around one ear, a painful red rash with fluid-filled blisters.Facial paralysis or weakness on the same side as the affected ear
Complications
Permanent hearing loss and facial weaknes, Eye damage, Postherpetic neuralgia
Prevention
Children are now immunized against chickenpox, greatly reducing the risk of infection. A shingles vaccine is recommended for people over the age of 50.