Clinical Study on the Effects of Zhuang Medicine Thread Moxibustion on Pain Relief and Skin Lesion Repair in Patients with Herpes Zoster

Abstract

Background: To evaluate the clinical efficacy of Zhuang medicine medicated thread moxibustion on pain relief and skin lesion repair in patients with herpes zoster. Methods: A total of 80 inpatients diagnosed with herpes zoster and treated in the Dermatology and Pain Departments of our hospital from June 2021 to May 2022 were enrolled and randomly divided into two groups: an observation group (n = 40) and a control group (n = 40). Both groups received standard internal medicine therapy and routine nursing care. In addition, the observation group was treated with Zhuang medicine medicated thread moxibustion. The following outcomes were compared between the two groups: time to pain relief, duration of skin lesion healing, time to crust formation, overall clinical efficacy rate, and incidence of postherpetic neuralgia. Results: Compared to the control group, the observation group demonstrated significantly shorter durations for pain relief, skin lesion repair, and crust formation, as well as a higher overall clinical efficacy rate (all P < 0.01). Moreover, the incidence of PHN was markedly lower in the observation group. Conclusion: Zhuang medicine medicated thread moxibustion, when combined with conventional therapy, effectively promotes pain alleviation and skin lesion healing in patients with herpes zoster, enhances overall clinical outcomes, and reduces the risk of postherpetic neuralgia. This treatment approach is safe, well-tolerated, and holds promising clinical application value.