Herpes on the face may be caused by herpes simplex or herpes zoster. 1. Herpes simplex: mainly caused by herpes simplex virus infection, low immunity, overexertion, skin trauma and other factors can also induce herpes simplex. The disease can usually be spread through kissing, other life close contact infection and other ways. Patients will develop herpes at the junction of skin and mucous membranes such as the mouth, nose and eyes. 2. Herpes zoster: mainly caused by varicella zoster virus infection, can be transmitted through droplet transmission, highly contagious. Patients occurring in the head and face can be manifested as unilateral skin herpes and other symptoms, accompanied by obvious pain. Patients with herpes on the face are advised to go to the hospital to clarify the cause of the disease.