Red herpes growths on the forehead and abdomen in men may be caused by herpes zoster. It is caused by chickenpox – herpes zoster virus along the nerve travel cluster herpes papules with pain of the disease, can be treated by drugs such as valacyclovir.
1. General treatment: patients need to keep the rash as clean and dry as possible, patients need to wear loose clothing, minimize the risk of friction and other causes of blister rupture. Patients can use glycerin lotion to relieve itching symptoms, and patients can use infrared local irradiation to promote blister crusting and relieve pain.
2. Medication: Patients can take oral antiviral drugs (acyclovir, valacyclovir, etc.) and use topical acyclovir cream to carry out antiviral treatment. Patients with obvious pain may consider pregabalin, gabapentin, etc. for pain relief.
Patients are advised to seek immediate medical attention to clarify the cause of the disease and treat it actively to avoid delay.