There are numerous treatments that are available to help treat a person with shingles.  Some medications that help to fight this virus are:

These medications can help to reduce the duration and severity of this rash, as long as the medication is started with the first 72 hours of the rash’s appearance.  Not only is an antiviral medicine needed, but also a pain medicine might be needed to help control the symptoms you might experience.
An individual will want to be sure and keep the area clean.  Bathing yourself is acceptable, cleansing the area with water and soap.  By adding a cool compress and an anti-itching cream, such as the over-the-counter calamine cream, a person might gain some relief.  If you are searching for a way to dry up those blisters and stop the oozing the aluminum acetate is available at a pharmacy.