Recently, when the well-known singer Na Ying participated in the live broadcast of the "Singer" program, it was revealed that she had shingles and grew it in her eyes. The news quickly attracted attention on social platforms, making the disease herpes zoster once again in the public spotlight. It is worth noting that recently, many celebrities such as well-known teachers, singers, actors, etc. have also been diagnosed with shingles, and the high incidence of the disease not only affects people's hearts, but also triggers extensive discussion and thinking about the health management and disease prevention of artists.
Grade 10 neuralgia that grows on the skin
Herpes zoster is an acute infectious skin disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus, and there are more than 2,000 skin diseases, and herpes zoster is one of the most painful diseases. For some patients, shingles is more painful than childbirth, and patients may also have long-term neuralgia after recovery, which can seriously affect the patient's quality of life.
In fact, in addition to the eyes and waist, in medical practice, shingles may have lesions all over the body. More seriously, the disease may cause postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), which can cause great pain and burden.
In addition, the pain caused by shingles is uncertain, the location of the pain is not fixed, and it can be long-lasting, and it can become persistent post-neuralgia. The older you get, the longer and more severe the pain, which can last for weeks, months, or even years.
40 years old is the dividing line for the onset of shingles
According to authoritative data, the number of new cases of shingles in the mainland every year is high, reaching about 6 million. Moreover, the incidence of this disease is characterized by a clear upward trend from the age of 40. Recently, we can often hear from the news that some celebrities over the age of 40 have shingles, which also reflects the high incidence of shingles in this age group to a certain extent. People over the age of 40 are facing the challenge of health risks.
Herpes zoster also has a distinctive feature, that is, it likes to "take advantage of the weakness" when the body's immunity is declining. The decline in immunity caused by modern lifestyle is an important reason for the frequent occurrence of herpes zoster, which is also closely related to factors such as low immunity, mental anxiety, and irregular work and rest. For people in their 40s, they tend to have a fast-paced life and high levels of mental stress, all of which make them more susceptible to the virus, which increases the risk of shingles. Therefore, people with weakened immunity, people with underlying diseases, and people aged 40+ need to pay special attention to prevention.
Experts call for: early vaccination and early prevention of herpes zoster vaccine
Herpes zoster, once diseased, carries almost for life. Zheng Yue, director of the Department of Dermatology of Nanfang Hospital of Southern Medical University, said that at present, there is no specific drug for shingles, and vaccination is the most effective means of prevention. Some experts also pointed out that people over the age of 40 should be vaccinated against herpes zoster as soon as possible for prevention.
At present, the domestic herpes zoster vaccine has been expanded to over 40 years old, pushing the protection cycle forward by 10 years, and only one shot is required, which is convenient and fast. This herpes zoster vaccine has also become the preferred choice for people over 40 years old because of its safety, effectiveness, small side effects and simple vaccination procedure. In addition to preventing the occurrence of shingles, timely vaccination with this one-dose of herpes zoster vaccine can also reduce the probability of recurrence, reduce symptoms, and improve the body's resistance to the virus.
People over the age of 40 should pay attention to creating a healthier and better living environment for themselves and their families through a combination of vaccination and strengthening daily health management. The experience of celebrities has undoubtedly sounded the health alarm for us, early vaccination, early prevention, so that shingles will no longer be a hidden danger that threatens our quality of life.