Ribavirin can be used to treat herpes, but in actual clinical treatment, the therapeutic effect of ribavirin on the herpes virus is relatively limited, and the therapeutic effect is not as good as that of antiviral drugs such as acyclovir and valacyclovir, so ribavirin is rarely used clinically to treat herpes. In addition, ribavirin is a broad-spectrum antiviral drug, and overdose may cause side effects such as nausea and dizziness. Patients with severe anemia, pancreatitis and pregnant women and other groups should not use the drug. Patients are advised to seek timely medical attention and treatment under the professional guidance of a doctor. Herpes manifests itself as small, confined, raised, fluid-laden blisters with thin, easily broken walls, and is divided into herpes simplex and herpes zoster, which are treated differently. Herpes simplex is mainly treated with medications, such as antiviral and immunomodulatory drugs, such as oral acyclovir tablets and valacyclovir tablets, topical acyclovir ointment and penciclovir cream, and neomycin ointment and mupirocin ointment for combined bacterial infections. In addition to the above medication, the common treatment for herpes zoster should be combined with physical therapy, such as local irradiation with semiconductor laser and infrared light, which can promote nerve repair, help blisters to dry up and crust, and relieve pain. These patients should pay attention to local hygiene, do not scratch the affected area with your hands to avoid scratching and causing infection, after applying ointment can be gently massage the affected area with your hands to better absorb the ointment. You should also avoid eating spicy and irritating foods such as chili peppers, onions, raw garlic, etc. to avoid aggravating the condition.