Treating shingles requires speeding up healing of the rash. Shingles occur when the dormant chickenpox virus, the varicella-zoster is reactivated in your nerve tissue. Pain is usually the first symptom of the shingles, some people also have a fever, sensitivity to light, itching, burning and fatigue. There exist several remedies to treat shingles, such as: 1. Dermatological soap 2. Analgesic 3.Homeopathy 4. Aromatherapy 5. Naturopathy 6. Baking soda and cornstarch paste