Antiviral creams are effective for shingles, and antibiotic creams are effective when there is a secondary bacterial infection. Herpes zoster is a disease caused by varicella zoster virus infection, which is mainly characterized by blisters and papules on the skin, and may be accompanied by significant pain. 1. Antiviral creams: Antiviral creams include acyclovir cream, penciclovir cream, sodium phosphonate cream, interferon gel, etc., which can effectively inhibit the replication and amplification of the herpes zoster virus, thus achieving the therapeutic effect. 2. Antibiotic ointment: When patients have secondary bacterial infections, such as pustules on the skin, topical antibiotic ointment can be used, such as erythromycin ointment, fusidic acid cream, etc., which has the effect of sterilizing and anti-infection. The above medications are recommended to be used under the guidance of a doctor. Patients with shingles are advised to go to the hospital in time for treatment. Early treatment can shorten the duration of the rash, prevent the rash from spreading, and prevent or alleviate complications.