You can help treat shingles symptoms with products you may already have at home. Tatomm/Getty Images Medically reviewed by Farah Khan, MD Home remedies for shingles—such as calamine lotion, cool ...

With all the hoopla and money being spent researching shingles, isn’t it possible that our 21st-century research is too sophisticated to discover this simple, old-fashioned, home remedy?

Caution is advised when using home remedy on shingles By Joe Graedon and Teresa Graedon Updated Sep 7, 2015 3:13 p.m. Q: When I had shingles, I applied apple-cider vinegar to the rash.

Shingles: At-home remedies include an oat bath - It ‘can lower the itchiness'. (Image: GETTY) According to the Mayo Clinic, shingles describes a viral infection that causes a painful rash.

Hi Sandra, I'm in my 70s and recently had a bout of shingles. It was excruciating and my doctor has advised a vaccination which will cut my chances of getting it again by half.