The skin is red and swollen after herpes zoster scabs fall off, you can use mupirocin ointment, recombinant human basic fibroblast growth factor gel and so on under the guidance of a physician. 1. mupirocin ointment: herpes zoster scabs off after the skin is still red and swollen, there may be a bacterial infection, can be used externally antibiotic ointment, such as mupirocin ointment to prevent infection, this drug will occasionally appear local burning sensation, itching, etc., generally do not need to stop, serious cases are recommended to go to the hospital in a timely manner. 2. Recombinant human basic fibroblast growth factor gel: herpes zoster scabs after the skin is still red and swollen, the wound may not have completely healed, recombinant human basic fibroblast growth factor gel can promote wound healing, allergic to this drug is prohibited. If the skin is red and swollen after herpes zoster scabs fall off, it is recommended to go to the hospital in a timely manner, and follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment. The above ointment should be used under the guidance of a doctor, avoid self-medication.