Postherpetic neuralgia is a painful condition that affects the nerve fibers and skin. It is a complication of shingles (herpes zoster), a viral infection that causes chicken pox in children. The rash of herpes zoster resolves within two to four weeks’ time but even after the skin eruptions completely resolve, the pain continues for months or years. This nerve pain that persists for longer is referred to as postherpetic neuralgia. The postherpetic neuralgia results from damage to the nerve caused by the herpes zoster virus. The pain may vary from discomfort to severe, stabbing pain. Along with pain, burning, increased sensitivity, weakness of affected skin area may also arise.

The risk of post herpetic neuralgia increases with age, primarily affecting people older than 60.
Homeopathy works well in cases of neuralgias and has proven to be efficient in treating all sorts of neuralgia which include Post herpatic Neuralgia. Homeopathy controls the intensity and frequency of pain in postherpetic neuralgia. The medicines also work to remove the chronicity of the pain. The burning sensation, hypersensitivity associated with this condition also heals under the use of homeopathy for postherpetic neuralgia.