What to do about generalized shingles

Herpes zoster pandemic is mainly caused by varicella-zoster virus infection, and the symptoms can be relieved by treatments such as general treatment, medication and physical therapy. 1. General treatment: You need to keep the rash area clean and dry to avoid infection. Wear loose clothing to reduce the friction on the area. 2. Medication: Since herpes zoster is a viral infection, you can cooperate with your doctor to choose antiviral drugs such as acyclovir, valacyclovir and famciclovir, which can shorten the course of the disease and the severity of the disease. For mild to moderate pain, you can work with your doctor to choose non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as acetaminophen for treatment. Early and rational application of glucocorticoids can inhibit the inflammatory process. 3. Physical therapy: helium-neon laser, infrared light and other local irradiation can promote the blisters to dry up and crust, relieve the pain. It is recommended that patients diagnosed with herpes zoster, should be combined with their own situation, with the doctor’s medication.