Herpes zoster on the face after the occurrence of increasingly swollen, should be promptly relieved through oral medication, topical drugs and physical therapy.
1. Oral medication: patients with herpes zoster facial pain can use pregabalin, gabapentin, etc. to reduce pain; early antiviral treatment after the onset of the disease, such as the use of acyclovir and other drug therapy. For those without obvious contraindications, those with obvious swelling can short-term application of glucocorticosteroids such as prednisolone combined with acyclovir treatment, which can reduce their post-surgical neuralgia.
2. Topical drugs: such as the use of glycerine lotion, acyclovir cream, for those who have herpes outbreaks, the use of boric acid solution, wet compresses, topical mupirocin ointment treatment.
3. Physical therapy: Helium-neon laser, infrared light and other local irradiation can be used to relieve symptoms.
For facial herpes zoster, it is recommended to consult a doctor in a timely manner and follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment to alleviate the symptoms. All of the above medications should be used in strict accordance with the doctor’s instructions.