After herpes scabs, the medication can be stopped or replaced with another medication. Topical antiviral medications are not necessary after herpes scabs, and antibiotic medications may be replaced if necessary to treat the condition. Herpes is caused by a herpes virus infection that may result in raised blisters on the skin. Topical antiviral medications are not necessary at this point when the herpes blisters have dried up and the vesicles have crusted over. After herpes has crusted over, the skin under the crust has not fully restored the barrier and is in a defective state. If you do not pay attention to the protection of the skin, it is easy to induce bacterial infection. Antibiotic ointments such as erythromycin ointment and fusidic acid ointment can be given for topical application if necessary, which can prevent secondary bacterial infections. In the case of shingles, nerve pain may remain after disease treatment, if necessary, under the guidance of the doctor to give lidocaine gel, acetaminophen and other drugs, is conducive to pain relief. In summary, the need to continue medication after herpes scabs over is related to the patient’s specific situation. If there is obvious pain or infection, it is recommended to visit a hospital dermatology department and use medication under the guidance of a doctor.