How severe is herpes zoster?

Herpes zoster occurs in the head is one of the most serious types of herpes zoster, most likely involving the trigeminal nerve, but also easy to involve the eye nerve and ears. In addition to the typical symptoms of herpes zoster, that is, erythema on the basis of dense distribution of small blisters, no more than the midline of the body, and will be accompanied by paroxysmal pain, head herpes zoster is also easy to cause viral encephalitis or facial paralysis, there will be pain, nausea, vomiting, facial paralysis, tongue tilt symptoms. When the ears are involved, there will be symptoms of deafness and tinnitus. When the eyes are involved, there will be symptoms of decreased vision. Oral painkillers, such as pregabalin, gabapentin, etc., can be used for treatment. Take them regularly according to the instructions. Do not eat them only when they attack.