How to get rid of postherpetic swelling

Swelling after herpes zoster, need to go to the hospital dermatology department, under the guidance of the doctor treatment, involving the main treatment methods are systemic hormone therapy, nutritive nerve therapy, topical drug therapy and traditional Chinese medicine. 1. Postherpetic swelling occurs on the face, especially around the eyes, mostly due to nerve or vascular edema caused by inflammation. Hormonal drugs such as methylprednisolone tablets or prednisone acetate tablets can be taken orally. 2. Nutritional nerve drugs can regulate facial nerve function and reduce edema. Oral vitamin B1 tablets, methylcobalamin tablets and other drugs. 3. Local swelling can be treated with topical astringent drugs, such as boric acid lotion or wet compresses with magnesium sulfate injection. 4. Localized swelling after herpes zoster is a manifestation of qi stagnation and blood stasis, you can take drugs to promote qi and blood circulation, such as hematopoietic tablets, pills and other drugs. Acupuncture, moxibustion and other treatments also have the effect of reducing swelling. The swelling after herpes zoster, it is recommended to go to the hospital in a timely manner, the drug should be used in accordance with the doctor’s instructions.