What to do if shingles doesn’t hurt but itches

Herpes zoster does not hurt but only itches. It is considered to be an abnormal nerve sensation due to the erosion of peripheral nerves by the varicella-zoster virus. In clinical treatment, oral anti-epileptic drugs such as gabapentin capsules or pregabalin capsules can be taken to achieve the therapeutic effect of antipruritus, and also combined with oral Anlao small skin umbrella tablets to play the purpose of antipruritus treatment. If the effect is still unsatisfactory, you can apply capsaicin ointment locally on the affected area twice a day to strengthen the treatment. In Chinese medicine also has certain characteristics, you can choose acupuncture, cupping, pricking and bloodletting, thunder fire moxibustion and other treatment options, but also with the application of Chinese medicine wet compresses to strengthen the purpose of treatment to clear heat and detoxify and cool the blood, you can choose the skin Kang lotion local wet compresses.