If the herpes zoster blisters are not ruptured or oozing fluid, you can bathe; however, if the blisters are currently ruptured and oozing pus, bathing is not recommended.
If the shingles blisters are not ruptured, no fluid oozing out, and the symptoms are mild, no itching symptoms, you can take a bath. However, the temperature of the water when bathing should be appropriate, avoiding too hot or too cold. Also try not to add body wash or soap to your bath, as these harsh products may affect the recovery of shingles.
If herpes zoster has been ruptured, the local liquid oozing, and accompanied by obvious itching, generally do not recommend bathing, need to wait until the wound recovery, the skin scab before washing, otherwise premature contact with the water will be infected with bacteria, and will affect the blisters dry scabs.
After the diagnosis of shingles, you need to consult a doctor as soon as possible, and under the guidance of a professional physician to understand the severity of the disease and then targeted treatment. The disease is contagious and requires isolation and prevention during treatment.