Herpes zoster is not the same type of virus that causes the disease as herpes simplex. Specifically as follows: 1, the type of virus is different: herpes zoster is caused by varicella-zoster, herpes simplex is caused by herpes simplex virus; 2, the symptoms are different: herpes zoster is generally accompanied by pain, rash, herpes simplex pain incidence is lower; herpes zoster pain, the heaviest can be up to ten percent of the pain, herpes simplex pain is generally one point, the general pain is lighter; 3, the type of rash, herpes simplex Herpes simplex is generally confined, with more skin and mucous membrane junction, and a higher incidence of perioral or vulvar, skin-mucous membrane junction; 4. Herpes zoster can occur in various parts of the body, and the lesions of herpes zoster are more extensive and the pain is more pronounced; herpes simplex rash is more confined, and the symptoms are generally lighter, with less likelihood of fever; 5. Panciclovir treatment; 6. Herpes zoster treatment should be accompanied by the use of nerve-nourishing drugs and painkillers, while herpes simplex does not require, only antiviral drugs and topical ointments can be used.