Shingles and chicken pox are caused by the same virus and one is prone to shingles if one has had a bout of chicken pox. The virus responsible for this ailment is known as varicella- zoster virus and is responsible for herpes as it belongs to the same family. If you have suffered from a bout of chicken pox and recuperated, then it is a wrong notion to think that the virus has left your system, the truth is that it goes into hibernation and can be brought back into action anytime. This virus if triggered can bring in a bout of cold sores and genital herpes; shingles is nothing but rashes at the most unconceivable parts of the body, though they can appear anywhere. The bottomline is that if you have a weak immune system or are in contact with a person who has a weak immune system then you are more susceptible to a malady like shingles.
Shingles symptoms are very conspicuous, as the skin becomes reddened and rashes develop. However, there are some handy Shingles home remedies-
- The application of wet anti-septic dressing is recommended to get relief from the smarting sensation of shingles rashes.
- It is advised to apply the concoction (paste) of about two aspirin (powdered form) tablets and some chloroform to the place where shingles rashes have appeared.
- Aloe vera gel should be decocted with honey and some leek juice and the same massaged to the affected area.
- For cold compress baking soda with chilled water should be used on the affected area.
- To avoid blisters it is recommended to apply a decoction of curd and zinc oxide to the sensitive nerve endings of the affected area.
- Shingles home remedies include the application of apple cider vinegar (1/2 cup) with about 2 cups of plain water and apply it to the affected area or rather clean it with upward strokes; this would give relief from the symptoms of shingles.
- To get relief from the pain and rashes associated with shingles it is recommended to apply the juice of parsley with celery and carrot juice. As an anti viral pear juice has no other better alternative.
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