How long does it take to treat shingles?

Herpes zoster is an acute viral skin disease caused by varicella zoster virus infection. Treatment for herpes zoster normally includes antiviral therapy, neurotrophic therapy, and symptomatic analgesic therapy. Antiviral therapy lasts 7 to 10 days, up to 2 weeks. Neurotrophic drugs, such as vitamins B1 and B12, can be given at intervals depending on the severity of the neuralgia. As for the analgesic treatment of herpes zoster, it also varies from person to person. Young people, good constitution, normal pain will disappear within half a month to a month, you can stop painkillers. For the elderly, weak constitution, stubborn pain, painkillers need to use a longer time, may take months, or even one or two years are possible.