Invisible shingles is also called tonic shingles, tonic shingles is one of the types of shingles and shingles is an infectious disease that affects the nerves as well as the skin.
Herpes zoster is caused by the varicella zoster virus and is called shingles because the rash is distributed in bands, whereas herpes zoster tonicus is rare because it does not show a rash, but only a painful skin condition.
The treatment of herpes zoster is aimed at shortening the duration of the rash, preventing the rash from spreading, relieving pain during the acute phase, and preventing or alleviating complications.
Patients are advised to go to the hospital for consultation when symptoms such as skin pain occur, to clarify the cause of the disease, and to take medications such as acyclovir and vasiclovir under the direction of the doctor. Patients should keep the rash as clean and dry as possible during treatment to help reduce the risk of the rash becoming infected with bacteria.