What are the carotid arteries? The carotid arteries are the blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood to the head, brain and face. They are located on each side of the neck. You can easily feel them by placing your fingers gently either side of your windpipe.
Apple cider vinegar has antiseptic, anti-itching, antifungal and antibacterial properties that help get rid of itching. 1  Add two to three cups of apple cider vinegar to lukewarm bath water. 2  To treat more localized itching, apply apple cider vinegar on the affected areas using a cotton ball.
Home treatment can also help ease your symptoms. Home treatments may include: rest; applying cold, wet compresses to the rash to reduce pain and itching; applying calamine lotion to reduce itching; taking colloidal oatmeal baths to ease pain and itching; Shingles typically clears up within a few weeks and rarely recurs.