Herpes zoster on the head, caused by varicella-zoster virus infection, is an acute infectious skin disease. Antiviral, nerve-nourishing and pain-relieving drugs can be given.
1. Antiviral: Herpes zoster is caused by viral infection, can be given antiviral drugs, such as topical acyclovir cream, etc., with oral antiviral drugs, such as vasiclovir tablets, etc., or intravenous acyclovir and other antiviral drugs, which can inhibit the replication of the virus, and is conducive to the relief of symptoms.
2. Nutritional nerves: Herpes zoster may cause damage to local nerves, and can be given nutritional nerve drugs, such as vitamin B1, vitamin B12, methylcobalamin, adenosylcobalamin and other drugs.
3. Pain relief: shingles may cause significant pain, if necessary, with gabapentin, pregabalin and other drugs, can relieve the pain caused by shingles.
Shingles on the head, it is recommended to go to the hospital dermatology department in time. Under the guidance of the doctor for standardized treatment. The above medication should be used in accordance with the doctor’s instructions, do not self-medicate.