Herpes zoster is caused by varicella-zoster virus infection and the lesions are characterized by clusters of herpes and neuralgia distributed along the peripheral nerves. There are many ways to relieve itchy shingles, such as applying cold compresses, using antiviral drugs and using anti-allergy drugs. 1. Cold compresses: patients with itchy shingles can use cold compresses to reduce the sensitivity of the skin, thus relieving the symptoms of itchiness. 2. Use of antiviral drugs: Herpes zoster is a disease caused by viral infection, and can be treated with antiviral drugs as prescribed by the doctor to reduce the local inflammatory reaction and relieve the symptoms of itching, such as aciclovir, famciclovir, and so on. 3. The use of anti-allergic drugs: shingles itch is caused by inflammatory factors that stimulate the nerve endings, can be prescribed by the use of loratadine, cetirizine hydrochloride and other drugs to reduce the release of inflammatory factors, reduce itching symptoms. There are many other methods that can be used in the treatment of herpes zoster itchy, it is recommended that such patients go to a regular hospital, consult a professional doctor, cooperate with the doctor to complete the relevant examination, follow the doctor’s instructions to use medication, avoid blind treatment.