How to take care of shingles

Herpes zoster care methods include skin care, dietary care, life care, psychological guidance, standardized medication and so on. Herpes zoster is a skin disease caused by varicella zoster virus infection. 1. Skin care: usually pay attention to keep the infected area of the skin dry and clean, try to keep the blisters intact to avoid infection, if the blisters rupture, you need to use a dry, sterile dressings bandage, and do a good job of sun protection. 2. Diet care: diet should be nutritionally balanced, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, reduce the intake of spicy stimulating food. 3. Life care: to ensure sleep, avoid sex during the period of illness, appropriate physical exercise, enhance the body’s immunity. 4. Psychological guidance: generally for herpes zoster caused by postherpetic neuralgia, mental bad patients, usually need to do psychological guidance. 5. standardized medication: after diagnosis of herpes zoster, under the guidance of a professional physician to rationalize the use of medication, follow the doctor’s instructions to use medication, do not stop without authorization, and regular review. It is recommended that patients actively treat shingles according to their own situation to avoid affecting their health.