Can people with shingles soak in hot springs?

Patients with herpes zoster should not soak in hot springs. Herpes zoster is a contagious skin disease caused by a virus and can be transmitted through direct contact. Therefore, if patients with herpes zoster use hot springs, they may easily spread the virus to others, posing a public health risk. Moreover, the high water temperature of hot springs may aggravate skin inflammation and worsen the condition, potentially leading to other complications. Hot spring water may also contain various pathogens, increasing the risk of secondary infection for the patient. For these reasons, individuals with herpes zoster must avoid hot spring baths.