Other Home Remedies for Shingles
In addition to diet changes, some home remedies can help manage the symptoms of a shingles outbreak. These include:
– Oatmeal bath: Adding oat powder to a warm bath would help moisturize your dry skin and alleviate itchy skin. Try to soak the whole body for 15 minutes.
– Cold compress: You may soak a towel or cloth in cool water and place it on the affected area to alleviate inflammation and itching
– Witch hazel: Available in sprays, gels, or creams, this home remedy would help alleviate inflammation and itchiness during a shingles outbreak
– Essential oils, such as tea tree oil, eucalyptus oil, or chamomile oil
– Calamine lotion can help ease itchiness and pain [10]
