1, herpes zoster Introduction Herpes zoster, commonly known as “tangled dragon”, “snake sores”, manifested as a sudden appearance of red spots, dense blisters on one side of the torso, accompanied by burning pain, pain can be before the herpes, but also after the herpes, mostly seen in middle-aged and elderly patients, after the cold, exertion It is important to note that the disease is caused by infection with varicella-zoster virus (the same cause as chickenpox) and is mildly contagious, so patients with herpes zoster should avoid contact with children, the elderly or the infirm to prevent the transmission of chickenpox. 2, the course of herpes zoster and treatment The skin damage of this disease is mostly recovered in 2-3 weeks, but because the virus invades the nerves and causes significant neuralgia, it may take months or even years to fully recover, the older the person the longer the recovery time, but the early onset of herbal conditioning with laser irradiation can significantly reduce the chances of sequelae pain, which is the advantage of Chinese medicine treatment. 3, shingles patient precautions Diet: diet should be light, easy to digest, drink more water, avoid spicy, seafood, beef and mutton, dog meat, leek, fennel, raw onion, ginger and garlic and other hairy things and fatty sweet and thick. Life: the onset of the disease should be early medical treatment, the initial period should try to rest, avoid tension and exertion, keep a relaxed mood. Skin: Keep the skin dry and clean, do not wash the lesions and do not touch the blisters. The wall of the blister has a protective effect, the wall of the blister breaks the trauma exposed, easy to secondary infection. If the blisters are too large they should be treated in hospital.