Herpes zoster is a skin disease caused by chickenpox-herpes zoster virus infection. Treatment includes general treatment, medication and physical therapy.
1. General treatment: Herpes zoster should be kept locally dry and clean, and choose loose clothing to reduce friction to prevent blisters from rupturing; it is also necessary to maintain a light diet during the treatment period and avoid stimulating foods.
2. Medication: Herpes zoster needs to be treated with antiviral medication, commonly used medications include vasiclovir and acyclovir; acetaminophen can be used for mild to moderate pain, and maca or oxycodone can be used for moderate to severe pain.
3. Physical therapy: shingles can also be combined with physical therapy, such as ultraviolet light, infrared light, etc., which can promote the blisters to crust, but also relieve pain.
Shingles patients should actively seek medical attention, under the guidance of the doctor for treatment, drugs need to be used in accordance with the doctor’s instructions, do not take medication without authorization.