Herpes zoster treatment creams can be used such as acyclovir cream, phthalide cream, boric acid solution, and moroxicin ointment.
1.Acyclovir cream: it is suitable for the treatment of herpes simplex or shingles infection. Adverse reactions include mild pain, itching and rash. It should be used with caution in pregnant women as well as lactating women, and is contraindicated in those who are allergic to the product and prohibited in the eyes.
2. Phthalide cream: suitable for the treatment of herpes zoster and herpes simplex. Adverse reactions include skin erythema, itching sensation and papules. Pregnant women are prohibited, women of childbearing age should use with caution, and those who are allergic to this product are prohibited. If itching, redness and swelling appear after using the medicine, stop immediately.
3. Boric acid solution: for small areas of acute eczema, acute dermatitis, herpes breakouts apply. If repeated application will lead to chronic poisoning, manifested as lack of appetite, dermatitis, anemia and so on. It is forbidden to be used in people with large skin damage.
4. Mupirocin ointment: suitable for eczema, dermatitis, vesicles, ulcers and other secondary infections, herpes breakouts. If severe skin irritation should be discontinued, prohibited for those who are allergic to the product.
If diagnosed with herpes zoster, it is recommended to consult a doctor in a timely manner, standardize and rationalize the use of medication under the guidance of the doctor, and follow the doctor’s instructions to use the drug.