Herpes of the head is mainly related to the herpes virus involving the ophthalmic branch of the trigeminal nerve, facial nerve, auditory nerve, etc. It can manifest as herpes of the eye, herpes of the ear, blisters on the skin of the head and face, and systemic symptoms and other manifestations.
1. Ocular herpes. Commonly found in the elderly, mainly for the affected side of the eyelid swelling, conjunctival congestion, due to viral involvement of the cornea can also lead to ulcerative keratitis, usually painful and severe, can also be accompanied by headache on the same side.
2. Ear herpes. Mainly manifested as herpes and pain in the external auditory canal and tympanic membrane; when the geniculate ganglion is involved, it can affect the motor and sensory functions of the facial nerve, leading to the triad of facial paralysis, herpes in the external auditory canal, and ear pain; some people may also have hearing loss on the affected side.
3. Head and face skin blisters. The manifestation of the local appearance of blisters above the surface of the skin, containing blister fluid, about 1 week after the blisters can become pustules, with the progress of the disease and rupture, crusting and other manifestations.
4. Systemic symptoms. Part of the population will have elevated body temperature, greater than 37 ℃; some people with bacterial infection, body temperature can be as high as 39 ℃.
It is recommended that the relevant people consult the doctor in time and actively treat the disease.