See your doctor as soon as possible if you get shingles on or around your ears. If you don’t get treated, it can lead to Ramsay Hunt syndrome, which can cause:
This condition is rare, but with early treatment, you have a good chance of full recovery.
Dizziness and other balance problems
Earaches
Hearing loss
Loss of ability to move parts of your face
Ringing in your ear, called “tinnitus”