Ramsey syndrome

Here's a look at Ramsay Hunt syndrome (herpes zoster oticus) and what it entails.

For most people, the hearing loss and facial paralysis associated with Ramsay Hunt syndrome is temporary. Usually, the rash and the facial paralysis occur at the same time. According to the Mayo Clinic, Ramsay Hunt syndrome (herpes zoster oticus) occurs when a shingles outbreak affects the facial nerve near one of your ears.