What is snake bile sore?

Many people may not have heard of snake sores. This kind of sores usually occur more often in children. It is caused by chickenpox. Many children are infected with other viruses after the chickenpox subsides, which causes snake sores. Snake sores are also like blisters with liquid inside. It is not recommended to scratch the liquid inside, because after the sores are broken, they will cause infection with other viruses and will be more difficult to treat. Now let’s take a detailed look at what snake bile sore is.

Herpes zoster, commonly known as "snake gall sore" or "dragon around the waist", is an acute inflammatory skin disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus. Its main characteristics are redness and swelling of the skin, the appearance of clustered blisters, and obvious neuralgia. It is generally believed to be more common in middle-aged and elderly people. However, "people who live an irregular life or drink alcohol frequently may also develop shingles!"

Chickenpox and shingles are both skin diseases caused by the varicella-zoster virus. The difference is that they belong to two different disease processes. Varicella is more common in children. After the symptoms of chickenpox disappear, the infected virus exists in the nerve cells in a latent form for a long time. Once stimulated by certain factors, it will cause an outbreak of shingles in adults. But not all children infected with the virus will develop chickenpox, which means that people who did not have chickenpox as children may also develop shingles when they grow up. However, shingles is not contagious, but it is accompanied by significant neuralgia.

Unlike the scattered distribution of chickenpox, the initial symptoms of shingles are redness of the skin, and in severe cases, fever. Later, clusters of blisters the size of millet or mung beans will appear on the skin. This viral disease usually heals itself, but if you seek medical attention promptly, it will not only speed up recovery but also prevent or alleviate the sequelae of neuralgia.

It is understood that shingles will recur because the herpes virus is always latent in the nerve cells and cannot be eradicated. Even if the herpes on the skin is cured, the accompanying neuralgia is long-term and may last for 1-2 years.

The outbreak of shingles actually occurs regardless of population or season. When a person lives an irregular life for a long time, has a disordered metabolism or drinks alcohol frequently, his body's immunity will decrease and he will be more susceptible to shingles infection. People who already suffer from tumors, systemic lupus erythematosus, and immune system diseases are more likely to get sick. For patients with shingles, it is recommended to supplement vitamins, eat more vegetables, and improve their immunity. At the same time, they should prevent bacterial infections, avoid rubbing the affected area, and avoid blisters from rupturing.

The above is what I want to introduce to you today about snake bile sores. I hope that all patients have understood it in detail, especially children who are ignorant and often scratch it with their hands. Parents should also pay more attention to remind their children and not worry too much. It can usually be treated. I hope the above content is helpful to everyone.