Glycerite lotion does not cure shingles, but it can effectively relieve the symptoms of shingles.
Glycerite lotion is a commonly used dermatosurgical drug, the main ingredients of which are glycerite, zinc oxide and glycerin, which can effectively provide drying, astringent and anti-itching effects. However, herpes zoster is caused by varicella-zoster virus infection. Glycerite lotion does not have antiviral and anti-inflammatory and antiseptic effects, so it cannot treat herpes zoster.
For herpes zoster, you can take oral valacyclovir, etc. and use topical acyclovir cream, etc. for antiviral treatment under the advice of your doctor, and you can also take oral acetaminophen tablets and other pain relieving medications to assist in the treatment. If other uncomfortable symptoms occur after using glycerite lotion, or the symptoms of shingles cannot be effectively relieved, you should go to the hospital in time for targeted treatment to avoid causing other harm.