All of the following are true for Ramsay Hunt syndrome, EXCEPT:
Herpes Zoster Oticus or Ramsay Hunt syndrome is characterised by facial paralysis, vesicular rash in the external auditory canal and pinna. Involvement of geniculate ganglion of sensory branch of facial nerve result in anaesthesia of face. Dizziness and hearing impairment can occur due to involvement of Vth and VIIIth cranial nerves. The prognosis for spontaneous recovery of normal facial function is poorer than in Bell's Palsy.
It has a viral etiology
It involves Vth cranial nerve
May involve VIIIth cranial nerve
Results of spontaneous recovery are excellent