Generally herpes itching and stinging pain can be relieved in about 1 week to 1 month after scabbing, while the pain after herpes zoster virus infection occurs in 10% of patients will be more than a month, related to the age of onset. Herpes is divided into herpes simplex and herpes zoster, herpes simplex scabs can be shed in 3 to 5 days, during which fresh granulation and connective tissue repair process will be accompanied by itching and tingling symptoms, can be relieved in about 1 week. Herpes zoster 5 days or so, although the scabs can fall off, the skin is restored, and nerve pain may be accompanied by a period of time, 10% of patients with herpes zoster virus infection will be accompanied by itching and stinging more than 1 month, with the age of onset of itching and stinging symptoms of the severe cases can be more than 1 year. Try to wear loose clothes after herpes scabs fall off, and don’t scratch with your hands when itching and stinging, so as not to cause secondary infection. Diet should be as light as possible, avoid tobacco, alcohol, spicy and stimulating food. If the itching and stinging is unbearable, oral or topical medication can be used under the guidance of a doctor to relieve the symptoms.