Home Remedies For Shingles

There is no treatment capable of curing shingles, so the virus must be eliminated by each person’s immune system. However, some natural remedies such as oatmeal and chamomile baths can be used to help relieve itching, skin discomfort and accelerate skin healing.

These home remedies can complement the treatment indicated by the doctor, however, these remedies should only be applied on skin regions that do not have open wounds, because they can cause more irritation and aggravate the symptoms. 

Some home remedies to treat shingles are:

1. Apple cider vinegar compresses

Home Remedies for Shingles

Apple cider vinegar has excellent properties to treat skin irritations and lesions. In the case of shingles, the acidity of the vinegar helps to dry blisters and facilitate wound healing, reducing itching and discomfort. 

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup of apple cider vinegar;
  • 1 cup of warm water.

    • How to prepare

    Mix the ingredients in a bowl and place compresses or pieces of clean cloth in the mixture until completely soaked. Remove excess liquid from the compresses and apply directly to the affected, uninjured skin for 5 minutes. Allow the skin to air dry.

    2. Corn starch and baking soda paste

    This paste prepared with corn starch and baking soda is an excellent natural way to dry shingles lesions while soothing skin irritation and lessening the discomfort of the virus infection. 

    Ingredients

  • 10 grams of corn starch (cornstarch);
  • 10 grams of baking soda;
  • Water.

    • How to prepare

    Mix the corn starch and baking soda in a small dish and add a few drops of water until a homogeneous paste is obtained. Finally apply this paste on the shingles blisters, avoiding the regions possessing open wounds. 

    After 10 to 15 minutes, remove the paste with warm water and repeat the process several times a day. 

    3. Oatmeal bath

    Oatmeal contains pantothenic acid, beta-glucans, vitamins B1 and B2 and amino acids, these components make it an excellent natural remedy to protect and soothe irritated skin. 

    Ingredients

  • 40 grams of oats;
  • 1 liter of warm water.

    • How to prepare

    Mix the ingredients in a bowl and let stand until the water is lukewarm. Strain and bathe using this oatmeal water on the affected region, preferably without using any other type of soap. 

    4. Calendula oil

    The flavonoids present in calendula oil possess anti-inflammatory properties that reduce skin irritation and promote healing of blisters, reducing the discomfort caused by shingles. 

    Ingredients

  • Calendula oil.

    • How to prepare

    Place some calendula oil in your hand and place it on the shingles blisters, allowing it to air dry. This process can be repeated several times a day, especially after bathing. 

    5. Chamomile bath

    Chamomile is widely used as a natural pain reliever, not only for the nervous system but also for the skin, and can be used in skin irritations and inflammations, helping to improve the pain and itching caused by shingles.

    Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons of chamomile flowers;
  • 1 liter of boiling water.

    • How to prepare

    Place the ingredients in a bowl and let stand for 10 minutes. Strain and use the warm water to wash the shingles affected region. 

    In addition to this, there are also some chamomile ointments that can be placed on the blisters, helping to reduce itching throughout the day.

    Other care that should be taken

    Likewise, some care should also be taken at home to help the body to eliminate the virus, relieve symptoms, speed recovery and reduce the discomfort caused by the infection, these are:

  • Keepers.e of rest and avoid making efforts where a lot of energy is spent;
  • Drink plenty of fluids during the day;
  • Keep the affected region always clean and dry;
  • Avoid covering the affected skin, letting it breathe;
  • Do not scratch the blisters;
  • Apply cold compresses over the region, to reduce itching.

    • In addition to this, if the itching and pain do not improve with compresses, you can consult a dermatologist to indicate the use of creams or ointments to help relieve the symptoms and when the pain is very intense, the doctor may prescribe painkillers such as acetaminophen. Learn more about shingles and how medical treatment is performed.

    In addition to this, diet can also help improve shingles, see how in the video below:

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