I know a person who was able to stop the pain and eruptions from shingles in ONE week but it took about a month for the discoloration on the skin to return to normal using natural skin ointments. Still the natural methods seem to work more quickly, have less side effects and more long term benefits. Of course it is always up to you to make an educated choice.
For external control of blisters and pain:
papain [papaya] cream – a scientifically controlled study conducted in Germany found this cream was equivalent to Zovirax [acyelovir]with much fewer side effects.
Oatmeal compress DMSO applied topically Califlora gel [homeopathic formula by Boericke n Tafel]
Sting stop gel [homeopathic formula by Boericke n Tafel]
Apple cider vinegar Tea tree oil ointment Oil of ojas (product of Dominica)
Sulphur mud /cream (product of Dominica)
Essential oils- bergamot, eucalyptus, and lemon mixed with a career oil.
