== Home remedies ==
While the virus may be self-limiting, it is important that you have ways and means to stay comfortable throughout the uncomfortable period of illness. What are some of the natural remedies that could help you recover and deal with the itch? Here are 7 natural treatment remedies to help you or your loved one get through Shingles.
* avoid Arginine Rich [[foods]].
*Cool Wet Compresses : Applying cool, wet compresses will help lessen your pain and itch. This will help you find relief from the symptom of pain. You apply this when necessary or whenever you feel like you cannot anymore tolerate the pain and itch. This will also help clean your body which is very important when you have shingles, so as to prevent the blisters in your body from being infected.
*Oatmeal or starch baths :Oatmeal and starch baths can also relieve you from the discomfort of the pain brought about by the ulcers and itchiness on your body. Colloidal Oatmeal bath is also good for other itchy conditions such as eczema, sunburn and even dry skin. Not only does this help relieve the symptom of itchiness, it will also leave your skin feeling smooth, soft and moisturized.