Inflammation of the gums and ear canal walls may be herpes zoster caused by varicella-zoster virus infection as follows. 1. Herpes zoster is characterized by unilateral peripheral nerve distribution of clustered small blisters, blisters along the three branches of the trigeminal nerve, unilateral, band-like distribution on the skin or mucous membranes. 2. In the ear, it may be characterized by clusters of blisters, which form a crust after breaking down. In the gingiva, the damage is characterized by dense clusters of herpes, with large erosions formed after the blisters burst, covered with yellowish-white pseudomembrane, mucosal congestion, and obvious pain. It can be accompanied by neuralgia. There may be other causes of inflammation of the gums and walls of the ear canal, if the above symptoms occur, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time to receive early professional treatment.