Due to individual differences, it is impossible to determine how long shingles treatment does not hurt, usually, patients with standardized treatment, the pain can be gradually disappeared within 1~3 months. Herpes zoster is a contagious disease caused by varicella zoster virus infection, most often in the spring and fall, the main clinical manifestation of the zonal distribution of clustered blisters, and will be accompanied by severe pain. The disease can be self-healing even without treatment, and in most cases, it can be improved in 2~4 weeks, but because of the herpes healing, some patients will have postherpetic neuralgia. Therefore, patients need to improve the symptoms through early and standardized medication (such as antiviral drugs, painkillers, nutritive nerve medication, etc.), and under normal circumstances, the pain can gradually disappear within 1~3 months after the use of medication. It is recommended that patients maintain a good state of mind, avoid scratching the affected area, consult a doctor in time, treat as early as possible, and standardize the use of medication under the guidance of the doctor, which can effectively avoid or alleviate the occurrence of posterior neuralgia.