The treatment of herpes zoster (i.e. herpes zoster virus infection), there are general treatment, medication, physical therapy, vaccination and so on.
1. General treatment: eat a light diet, avoid spicy and stimulating food, eat more fresh food, and maintain sufficient sleep and a good state of mind.
2. Medication: Commonly used antiviral drugs include acyclovir, ganciclovir, etc. If the pain is unbearable, painkillers, such as ibuprofen, pregabalin, gabapentin, amitriptyline, etc., can be used, together with nerve-nutritional drugs, methylcobalamin and so on. Note: Medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor.
3. Physical therapy: ultraviolet ray, spectrum therapy device, infrared ray and other local irradiation can promote the blisters to dry up and crust, relieve pain.
4. Vaccination: Herpes zoster vaccination can be considered regardless of previous infection and when there is no contraindication to vaccination.
Herpes zoster virus infection, it is recommended to timely visit the hospital and actively cooperate with the doctor’s treatment.