Herpes zoster is caused by the infection of varicella-zoster virus.
All viral infections are related to the decline of one’s own immunity, especially during the seasonal change, the body is not adapted to the external environment resulting in a decline in immunity, or usually stay up late, irregular life, mental stress caused by a decline in immunity, when the outside world of the herpes zoster virus is very easy to invade the body resulting in infection.
Herpes zoster virus has a certain self-limiting, usually about 2 to 4 weeks, the virus will naturally attenuate.
After being infected with herpes zoster virus, it is recommended to take oral and topical antiviral medications as prescribed by the doctor. Commonly used drugs include acyclovir tablets, famciclovir capsules, acyclovir cream and so on.
After being infected with herpes zoster, bathing should be prohibited, otherwise it is easy to cause co-infection, and it is recommended to go to the dermatology department of the hospital for diagnosis and treatment.