Shingles neuralgia, you can use capsaicin cream, lidocaine gel paste, diclofenac diethylamide emulsion, etc. to relieve pain.
1. Capsaicin cream: this cream is usually applied to patients with mild pain symptoms, and may cause a localized burning sensation on the skin after application, which is a normal phenomenon. Caution should be taken when using it, avoiding the eyes as well as the mouth, and if it accidentally comes into contact with normal skin after use, try to rinse it off with soapy water.
2. Lidocaine gel paste: this ointment is equivalent to a kind of local anesthetic, generally applicable to patients with more serious pain symptoms, in the use, try to keep the affected area dry.
3. Diclofenac diethylamide emulsion: after application, it is recommended to avoid light exposure to prevent photosensitization, in addition, when using to ensure that the affected area is as clean as possible.
Shingles neuralgia, if the above methods are not applicable or have not been effective, you can go to the hospital for examination and appropriate treatment. The above medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor and avoid self-medication.