Herpes zoster causing headache can be improved by general treatment, medication and physical therapy.
1. General treatment: patients should pay attention to the skin care of the affected area, keep the rash clean and dry, try to wear loose clothes, if the blisters have oozing, cold compresses can be repeated, at the same time, patients should pay attention to rest, ensure enough sleep, etc..
2. Drug treatment: patients can take antiviral drugs, such as vasiclovir, etc.; analgesic drugs, such as ibuprofen, etc.; neurotrophic drugs, such as methylcobalamin, etc. under the guidance of the doctor for treatment. You can also use topical glycerine lotion, acyclovir cream and other drugs for treatment.
3. Physical therapy: herpes patients can be localized through ultraviolet light, spectrum therapeutic instrument, infrared radiation, etc., which can promote the blisters to dry up and crust, relieve the pain, headache patients with severe headache can be head massage to improve the symptoms.
It is recommended to strictly follow the doctor’s instructions for medication, do not abuse drugs, so as not to aggravate the condition, and pay attention to monitoring the condition, regular review. If the above symptoms do not improve, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time.