How to do after zoster scab

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Herpes zoster is a common skin disease in the elderly. It is a segmental dermatitis and cutaneous neuritis caused by herpes zoster virus. It is mainly manifested as erythema, papules and blisters on one side of the body, accompanied by varying degrees of nerve pain. This kind of patients must be treated in time, let me share with you how to do after herpes zoster scab.

How to do after zoster scab

Treatment 1: primary herpes: acyclovir 200mg, 5 times a day, oral for 7-10 days; or valaciclovir 1000mg, 2 times a day, oral for 7-10 days; or famciclovir 250mg, 3 times a day, oral for 5-10 days.

Treatment 2: it is best to start treatment within 24 hours after the appearance of prodromal symptoms or skin lesions. Acyclovir 200mg, 5 times a day for 5 days; valaciclovir 500mg, 2 times a day for 5 days; famciclovir 125mg, 3 times a day for 5 days.

Treatment 3: Patients with frequent recurrence (more than 6 recurrences within 1 year): in order to reduce the number of recurrences, inhibition therapy can be used. Acyclovir 400mg, twice daily; valaciclovir 500mg, once daily; famciclovir 250mg, twice daily. Drugs need to be used for a long time, usually for four months to a year, so as to achieve the maximum effect.

matters needing attention

Here to remind you: herpes eczema acute phase temporarily do not take a bath, after remission can not use hot water scalding, scalding is also a kind of stimulation, will make the rash worse. In the dry season, take a bath once a week. It is not suitable to use alkaline bath, but choose mild bath.