All of the following are true for Ramsay hunt syndrome except -
The prognosis of Ramsay Hunt syndrome is worse than Bell's Palsy. Persistent weakness is observed in 30-50% of patients and only 10% recover completely after a complete loss of function without treatment.
Treatment recommended is prednisone (steroid) combined with acyclovir.
It has viral etiology
Involves VIIth nerve
May involve VIIIth nerve
Results of spontaneous recovery are excellent