A diagnosis of herpes requires active cooperation with the doctor for treatment. Common treatments include antiviral therapy, topical medication, and analgesic therapy. The specific use of drugs should follow the doctor’s instructions.
1. Antiviral treatment: Herpes on the back is mostly caused by herpes zoster virus infection, and the application of antiviral drugs such as valaciclovir, acyclovir, famciclovir, and phosphonate should be started within 24h~72h after the onset of rash. Patients with renal insufficiency need to adjust the drug dose.
2. Topical medication: in the early stage of herpes, the herpes has not yet ruptured, then glycerine lotion or acyclovir ointment can be applied; and after the rupture of herpes, 3% boric acid solution needs to be applied to the surface of the wet compress.
3. Analgesic treatment: herpes zoster has burning skin pain, neuralgia, treatment can be given to acetaminophen, gabapentin, pregabalin and other analgesic symptomatic treatment.
If you are found to be suffering from herpes zoster, you should consult a doctor in time and follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment.