Broken shingles should be treated promptly and can be treated with topical medications and or oral medications to prevent infection.
Herpes zoster is caused by varicella zoster virus infection, herpes zoster broken may cause secondary infection, affecting the recovery of the condition, so you should follow the doctor’s instructions for appropriate treatment and therapy.
After the localized lesions of herpes zoster are broken, 3% boric acid solution can be used externally to apply wet compresses, and after it dries out, fusidic acid cream and mupirocin cream can be applied. At the same time, the primary skin lesions of herpes zoster can be treated by oral antiviral drugs such as vasiclovir tablets to promote the recovery of the disease.
After the rupture of shingles, you should seek medical attention and strictly follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment to avoid delaying the disease.