The common types of herpes are generally categorized into herpes simplex and herpes zoster, for herpes simplex, taking acyclovir tablets will not eradicate it, but for herpes zoster, it is usually cured and rarely recurs. Herpes is a disease caused by human herpes virus infection, which is mainly manifested by clustered blisters distributed on the basis of erythema, and may be accompanied by pain, fever and other symptoms. Herpes simplex patients taking acyclovir tablets can effectively inhibit the replication and proliferation of the virus, but can not be completely eradicated, the herpes virus will be latent in the human body around the ganglia, when the resistance to decline will recur again, and herpes zoster patients taking acyclovir tablets, usually the condition is cured will rarely recur. Herpes patients taking Acyclovir tablets are advised to use it under the guidance of a doctor and avoid self-medication.