Shingles: 6 Ways to Treat the Itching

After getting a prescription medication from your doctor, try some of these home remedies to soothe the itching and heal the blisters caused by shingles.

By Marianne Wait From: 1,801 Home Remedies

1. Use Calamine Lotion

To help dry the blisters, apply calamine lotion. As the wet solution evaporates from your skin, it also draws moisture from the blisters.

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