How to Use Lemon Juice on a Shingles Rash
Shingles is a viral infection that lies dormant in the skin. When it flares up, it causes a painful rash on the face or body. Medication is often prescribed by doctors to treat shingles. Alternative methods can be used at home to dry up the viral rash.
Instructions
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Cut a lemon in half with a knife.
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Squeeze the juice out of one half of a lemon into a small bowl.
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Dip a cotton ball into the juice.
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Apply the juice to the shingle. Re-soak the cotton ball as needed.
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Repeat this method six times a day until the shingles disappear.
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References
- Photo Credit lemon image by Henryk Olszewski from Fotolia.com
