What are the symptoms of herpes zoster

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Herpes zoster is easy to be confused with herpes simplex and contact dermatitis. Its characteristics are as follows: erythema, blisters or papules appear on the skin, such as beaded, arranged in a zoster, appearing along one side of the peripheral nerve distribution area, and local tingling. It usually occurs in the chest and flank. Once the disease occurs, the patients will be very painful, especially the elderly patients. A neighbor in his hometown suffers from the disease. The pain is severe and he can't dress normally. For herpes zoster care experience to share with you.

What are the symptoms of herpes zoster

First: during the onset of the disease, patients must keep a good mood, so as not to aggravate the disease due to stagnation of liver qi.

Second: avoid eating fatty, sweet and fishy sea food during illness, eat light diet, and eat more fruits and vegetables.

Third: external treatment: at the initial stage, use Erwei Badu powder (alum, realgar) to transfer concentrated tea or cool boiled water for external application; or use cool oil emulsion (sesame oil and saturated lime water supernatant fully stirred into emulsion) for external application, 3 times a day; or fresh purslane, wild chrysanthemum leaves, Hosta leaves mashed for external application. If there are blisters in the later stage, it can be punctured with a three edged needle to relieve the pain and discomfort.

matters needing attention

Avoid scalding the affected area with hot water. Underwear should be soft and loose to reduce friction.