What does shingles itch to show?

The pathogen of herpes zoster is varicella zoster virus, abbreviated as VZV. It invades peripheral nerves and can cause itching, burning and other uncomfortable manifestations. If it shows local itching, it indicates the activity of the disease, which belongs to a nerve irritation symptom. Attention should be paid to rest, and symptomatic treatment such as antiviral nutrition should be given. Oral valciclovir tablets, thymosin enteric-coated capsules, mecobalamin dispersible tablets, pregabalin capsules, etc. Apply asiaticoside cream, capsaicin cream and other drugs to the itching area. It can also be combined with local physical therapy. The commonly used methods are red light or He-Ne laser irradiation twice a week for 3-4 weeks.