Serpentine refers to herpes zoster, and the treatments for herpes zoster include general treatment, medication, and physical therapy.
1. General treatment: avoid excessive scratching, need to keep the affected area of the skin clean and dry, try to wear loose clothing, reduce clothing on the shingles friction, if there is oozing, can be localized cold compress.
2. Medication: Acyclovir cream, Penciclovir cream, interferon gel and other medications can be applied to the shingles area, and if there are itching symptoms, localized glycerine lotion can be applied to relieve it. Take antiviral drugs such as valacyclovir and acyclovir as early as possible. If necessary, oral glucocorticoid drugs such as prednisone can be taken.
3. Physiotherapy: Infrared and ultraviolet radiation can be used to relieve pain and promote the drying up and crusting of herpes zoster blisters.
The treatment must be strictly under the guidance of the doctor, not self-medication.