Herpes zoster can use glycerite lotion and acyclovir ointment two drugs, but the specific how to use need to be based on the specific condition of the use of medical advice. 1. Glycerite lotion: can relieve acute itchy skin disease, belongs to the dermatology of external compound preparation, containing a variety of ingredients, according to the prescribed dosage is relatively safe to use. It should be shaken and mixed well before use, and applied externally to the skin lesions, and can be used several times a day. It can be used several times a day. It is often used when the blisters are not broken, and can play a drying and anti-inflammatory role. 2. Acyclovir ointment: Acyclovir ointment is mainly used in viral skin diseases, such as herpes zoster, herpes simplex, genital herpes, mainly applied to the skin surface of the viral infection type of skin disease, Acyclovir ointment has a good antiviral effect, but in the acute exudate period, that is, in the flow of water is more time is not generally recommended to use. 3. Combined use of the two: first use acyclovir, separated by a period of time and then use glyburide lotion. Herpes is caused by viral infection, you can use acyclovir to apply, it is best to be separated for an hour, and then use glycerine lotion to apply, because acyclovir is mainly used for antiviral treatment, while glycerine lotion is mainly used for local inflammation treatment, which has the effect of astringency and skin protection. In addition, patients can also use some physical therapy methods, such as red light, helium-neon laser irradiation and so on can relieve pain and improve the efficacy of the treatment, the specific use should follow the doctor’s instructions.