针刺治疗带状疱疹的机制研究进展
Research Progress on the Mechanism of Acupuncture in the Treatment of Herpes Zoster

带状疱疹是由水痘–带状疱疹病毒导致的一类疾病，其特征性表现为沿周围神经区域呈带状排列的红斑、水疱等皮损，伴明显的神经性疼痛。西医治疗带状疱疹主要以抗病毒、消炎、止痛为主，药物一般选择伐昔洛韦等，但是容易遗留后遗神经痛。中医治疗带状疱疹具有鲜明的特色，主要方法有针刺、中药内服、外敷、刺络放血、火针等，还包括透皮给药、特效穴位治疗等方法，疗效显著且能有效降低后遗症的发生率。现综述针刺在带状疱疹治疗中的机制研究，以期为该病的临床治疗提供参考。
Herpes zoster is a type of disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus, characterized by erythematous lesions and vesicles arranged in a belt-like pattern along the peripheral nerve territories, accom-panied by pronounced neuropathic pain. Western medical treatment for herpes zoster primarily focuses on antiviral therapy, anti-inflammatory measures, and pain relief, with medications such as valacyclovir commonly prescribed. However, it is prone to leaving behind postherpetic neuralgia as a sequela. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) treatment for herpes zoster boasts distinct characteristics, including acupuncture, internal and external application of Chinese herbs, bloodletting therapy, fire needle therapy, as well as transdermal drug delivery and specific acupoint therapies. These methods have demonstrated remarkable efficacy and can effectively reduce the incidence of postherpetic sequelae. This article aims to review the mechanistic research on acupuncture in the treatment of herpes zoster, with the hope of providing a reference for clinical treatment of this disease.