Herpes zoster is also known as herpes zoster, and its symptomatology includes prodromal phase symptoms (e.g. low-grade fever, burning pain, etc.), eruptive phase symptoms (e.g. erythema, papule, papule herpes, etc.), and postdromal phase symptoms (e.g. ptosis, loss of visual acuity, etc.).
1. Prodromal symptoms:Herpes zoster is often preceded by prodromal systemic symptoms such as low-grade fever, loss of appetite, headache and fatigue. At the same time, localized lesions will have itching, burning and other sensory abnormalities.
2. Rash symptoms: patients after the prodromal phase symptoms, there can be a rash, the rash is often along the affected skin, distributed in a band on one side of the body, usually not more than the body’s midline, manifested as erythema, papules, papules, blisters and other symptoms, with the progress of the disease, the skin rash can be self-subsorbed.
3. Posterior symptoms:Patients may have postherpetic neuralgia after herpes zoster, and in severe cases, there may be secondary bacterial infections, with symptoms such as redness, swelling, excessive exudate, and prolonged time for the rash to subside. Some patients may also develop ocular complications, which may manifest as ptosis, photophobia, tearing, eye pain, and loss of vision.
It is recommended that after the diagnosis of herpes zoster, go to the dermatology department of the regular hospital in a timely manner, and follow the doctor’s instructions for reasonable treatment to avoid delaying the condition.