Chinese medicine and western medicine have their own strengths, with shingles either choose Chinese medicine or western medicine can be, but also recommended a combination of Chinese and western medicine treatment. There is no such thing as a good one. 1. Chinese medicine treatment: herpes zoster Chinese medicine named snake string sores, tangled waist fire Dan, etc., you can choose acupuncture treatment, select A is the point (acid numbness and distension of pain feeling obvious points), pinch the ridge point, Zhigou, Yanglingquan, rows of acupuncture points; or three pronged needles puncture herpes and the surrounding area and cupping fire cupping treatment. It is necessary to pay attention to sterilization, and the above treatments need to be operated by professional doctors. 2. Western medical treatment: commonly used drugs include acyclovir and valacyclovir. Adverse effects of acyclovir: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, etc. It is forbidden for those who are allergic to this product and pregnant women. Adverse reactions to vasiclovir: occasional dizziness, headache, arthralgia, nausea, etc. It is contraindicated for those who are allergic or intolerant to vasiclovir hydrochloride, acyclovir or any other component of this drug. If you are suffering from shingles, please seek medical advice and treatment under the guidance of your doctor to avoid delaying your condition.