Does herpes zoster itch

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Herpes zoster often occurs suddenly. Before the onset of herpes zoster, the local skin first feels burning pain. The pain around the nerve trunk of the lesion site lasts for about three days, and the lymph node swelling and pain of the site. And accompanied by mild fever, fatigue and weakness and other systemic symptoms. So, let's take a look at the related knowledge about herpes zoster itching.

Does herpes zoster itch

Symptom 1: herpes in the early stage of the symptoms is not particularly obvious, HSV-2 infection mainly occurs in the genital parts, the affected part of the first burning feeling, soon on the basis of erythema occurred in groups of small blisters, more common in male foreskin, glans, coronal groove, penis and other places, occasionally in the urinary tract; women are common in the labia, clitoris, vagina, cervix and other places. Blisters can gradually become pustules, about 6 days and the formation of erosion or shallow ulcers, conscious pain.

Symptom 2: the initial symptoms of herpes are usually recessive. There are few such symptoms in clinic. They are mainly seen in infants with low immune function or children with severe malnutrition or other infections. It is rare in adults. After the primary infection subsided, the virus continued to live in the body. More than half of the normal people are carriers of the virus, which can become the source of infection through oral and nasal secretions. Because HSV does not produce permanent immunity in the human body, whenever the body's resistance to disease decreases, such as suffering from some febrile infectious disease, gastrointestinal dysfunction, menstruation, pregnancy, focus infection, excessive fatigue, emotional environment changes, the latent HSV in the body will be stimulated And then they get sick.

Symptom 3: the incubation period of herpes is very long, sometimes up to 10 days, the patient did not find, did not get timely treatment, the primary damage is one or more small and itchy red papules, quickly become small blisters, 7 days later can form pustules, ulcers, erosion, scab formation. Skin lesions are single or confluent. In men, the lesions are mainly located in glans, coronal sulcus, penile body or urethral orifice. In many women, the rash occurs in labia, perianal or vagina. About 90% of the lesions also invade the cervix and rectum mucosa. Often accompanied by fever, headache, fatigue, myalgia, inguinal lymph node enlargement and tenderness. The symptoms lasted for 1-2 weeks, generally 3-4 weeks.

matters needing attention

It is suggested that we should pay attention to: increase outdoor activities, first accept a small dose of ultraviolet radiation, gradually increase the amount of light, in order to gradually improve the body's tolerance to light exposure, beware of sudden long-term strong sunlight exposure. If you travel, you'd better wear a wide brimmed protective hat or a sunshade, and wear light color long sleeve clothes.