Snake wrangling often refers to herpes zoster, a skin disease caused by varicella zoster virus (VZV) infection, the course of which is self-limiting, and if left untreated, can cause a wide variety of herpes zoster lesions, pain, and other symptoms within a short period of time, among other things.
1. Skin lesions: Herpes zoster lesions often occur in the intercostal nerves, cerebral nerve innervation area. They usually begin with erythema, followed by papules and blisters as large as corn grains to soybeans. If left untreated, it can lead to erythema and hyperpigmentation of the skin.
2. Pain: The lesions are often accompanied by a burning or searing sensation, and there is obvious pain sensitivity when touched. Herpes zoster can be accompanied by neuralgia before, at the same time as and after the rash, and neuralgia can persist after the lesions of herpes zoster have healed, which is called postherpetic neuralgia.
3. other: herpes zoster is self-limiting, but some of the elderly or the body resistance is seriously low, the course of the disease can be prolonged, and even manifested as disseminated herpes zoster.
If herpes zoster is diagnosed, it is recommended to seek timely medical treatment under the guidance of a doctor.