There are various methods in treating shingles, including oral, topical, and injection methods, and some need to be combined with physical therapy, etc. In terms of whether it is better to take medication or injections, it is recommended that this be judged on a patient-by-patient basis. There is no clear evidence-based medical evidence to support the idea that injections are faster or that medication is faster. Because it normally takes 7-10 days of treatment, most of the people who are in relatively good health can get better. For some people with poor resistance and low immunity, appropriate injections are relatively better.