It is now believed that the herpes virus infects the body in conditions including herpes zoster and genital herpes. The virus itself is self-limiting, and most heal themselves after 1-2 weeks. The aim of treatment for herpes zoster is to prevent the next recurrence, and there are no specific medications available. The principles of treatment are to shorten the duration of the disease, prevent secondary infections, and reduce recurrence. The treatment of herpes zoster is mainly divided into two types of systemic and local therapies. Systemic treatment can be applied locally with interferon intramuscular injection and interleukin-2 intramuscular injection, thus mediating the body’s immunity and preventing the recurrence of the herpes virus. The application of local treatment is mainly to dry and astringent, protect the affected area and prevent the emergence of secondary infection, you can apply local zinc oxide ointment or mud cream, etc.