Is it normal for shingles to be particularly itchy?

It is also normal for shingles to be particularly itchy. Herpes zoster is due to varicella zoster virus infection, the initial infection will lead to chickenpox or hidden infection, when the body’s immune system decreases, the virus will be activated and thus the onset of the disease, will damage the nerves to cause pain, itching and other symptoms, so herpes zoster especially itchy is also a normal manifestation. Herpes zoster should take antiviral drugs in a timely manner to shorten the course of the disease, especially itchy can be combined with nutritive nerve drugs, as well as antihistamines for treatment, commonly used to regulate the nerve of the drugs are methylcobalamin tablets, gabapentin capsules, vitamin B1; antihistamine drugs are chlorpheniramine maleate, loratadine, and so on. Herpes zoster is particularly itchy, you should consult a doctor in time, and follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment.