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Apple Cider Vinegar for Genital Warts

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Posted by Ema (Texas, USA) on 01/15/2009
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I used ACV arround my anus for 3 days. i left for 2-3 hours a day. never tried overnight because it seemed burning my skin. but i did get rid of my GW that was arround my anus. dont leave it too long or overnight if you are having sored skin. also let it heal for 1-2 days. dont use anything.try again. im sure you can get rid of it.


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Posted by Darrell (Perth, Western Australia) on 01/14/2009

When trying to deal with things like anal warts which, let's face it, are not exactly easy to see clearly, I found the following approach to be helpful.

I used a long, narrow cheval mirror which I placed on the floor and squatted over it, with my back towards the centre of the room (and thus the lights). This had the effect of opening up the anal area as well as could be done, but also directing the reflected overhead light exactly onto the area. It gave me a clear, well-lit view of exactly what I was dealing with.

The long mirror makes it easier to adjust your position to maximize the lighting, without having to change the angle of the mirror, or the position of your rear-end.Also the butt-cheeks are well spread apart, freeing both hands for applying medication etc.

I just found it all so much easier once I had adopted that method.


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Posted by David (Anaheim, California) on 01/14/2009
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I have posted here before when I first started trying this several months ago. At first, I was just dealing with one on the right side of my shaft that was about 1/8" wide. After a while, some of it turned black and part of it fell off. I stopped after that to let it heal. Well.. there was also one on the left side of the shaft that was pretty small and I wasn't doing anything with that one.

A couple days ago, I decided to go at them.. both. I put some ACV on a piece of cotton (2 pieces) and applied each piece of cotton to each wart and then wrapped my shaft with that medical tape thread stuff. I left it on over night. Took it off in the morning. Both were white. I left the bandage off to give them some air. They both started to and eventually turned black. The smaller one fell off a couple days ago. The larger one.. that one stayed around and itched like crazy until last night.. I guess I was itching and it was ready and popped off. SWEET! That SOB has been there for about 10 years. Finally got rid of em.. for now. This stuff works.

Just let them breathe for a while after you remove the cotton and ACV. Also.. the ACV WILL irritate/burn the skin around the wart if you put a huge piece of cotton filled with ACV over it..... so try to make the cotton piece about the size of the wart. Also, don't go for really long periods of time. That and if some burning around the wart happens, dont put any ACV there for a day or 2 and let the skin around the wart heal up. You don't want to be burning that skin over and over and over.. let it breathe. Good Luck!


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Posted by Fiona (San Francisco, CA) on 01/13/2009

Ok so I just have one small wart on the opening of my vagina... it's very small. At first I thought it was a skin tag, but I was diagnosed with HPV last summer and that is when it appeared. My doctor said it looked like it was from the HPV. I was totally ecstatic when I saw this site! Everyone is so awesome for posting their stories, so that no one has to feel alone in this!

Basically I've been trying the apple cider vinegar treatment for 3 days now and nothing has happened. The wart has turned white, but it's not turning black or anything. I've been using a bandaid and soaked cotton ball on the wart for long periods of time, usually at least 5 hours during the day and then sleeping with it on at night. I'm surprised it hasn't turned black yet, it shows no signs of falling off.

In the mean time the rest of my skin is getting pretty burned and damaged from all the apple cider treatment. I'm not sure what to do, or how to make my wart come off. Also, I've not been using Hydrogen Peroxide like some people, just ACV. Does the HP really make a big difference in the treatment?

Replied by Fiona
(San Francisco, CA)
01/15/2009
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So I gave it a few more days and the ACV definitely did work! I think I was expecting it to work in 3 days because it did for some, but everyones bodies are different. Mine worked in about 5 days. I really started to see a difference using a Q-Tip instead of a cotton ball. Since I only had one very small wart, the cotton ball burned a lot of my good skin. My wart was at the very opening of my vagina which was an extremely hard spot to get a band-aid to stick. Instead what I did was applied ACV to the end of a q-tip and held it onto the wart for just about 10 minutes every day. The direct pressure on the wart itself made all the difference.

Don't freak out if your wart does not turn black, mine didn't. It stayed white, and eventually got smaller, until I could just scrape it away. Today, it appeared to be completely gone. I'm hoping it stays gone and that I don't have another out-break in the future, but if I do, at least I know I have this wonderful site to post my ordeal on. You are all beautiful & strong people for getting through this!


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Posted by Mary (Main St., Canada) on 01/10/2009

Okay, girls, I need your help on this one (regarding internal warts). Guys, this might be too much info for ya!

I got my warts zapped twice w/ liquid nitrogen, but they came back (note: not as much, though! Seems to have helped).

Well, after two months without sex with my boyfriend (long-distance AND I was out of the country for a month!), we finally did the dirty.

Ohhh, Lord, I knew something wasn't right-- it hurt, right up against my vaginal walls. Ughhh. I had a feeling I had internal warts, even though the external ones were gone.

I've been reading here about the extreme methods people go through-- keeping apple cider vinegar on for 24 hours or overnight. I'm trying to be really gentle because I don't want to do any damage/scarring.

I soaked a small cotton pad with 2 parts water, 1 part ACV and rolled it up and stuck it in my vagina for two hours. I took it out and there were definitely some white areas. Gross.

I'm planning on doing 2 hours for three times a day (maybe less... don't want to overdo it-- although is it less effective if you spread it out like that?)

QUESTIONS:

- The tampon thing, does it work if you insert a tampon normally or do you need it closer to the opening of the vagina b/c the warts are there? How many other girls have tried this? I know Lola has, but I want to hear if others have, too.

- Has anyone had a wart outbreak after a cut in their skin? It seems like every time my boyfriend and I have sex, my perineum tears (the area between the vagina and the anus). Instead of healing, I started getting a growth in its place, like a half an inch long. That's when I was diagnosed. I feel like that's what caused these outbreaks by allowing the virus to enter or something.

Anyways! Any help would be wonderful.

Replied by Mike
(Detroit, MI)
01/12/2009

I wouldn't be too much help on your first question, but you are right about your second. When you have a cut on your skin, small or large, it makes it much easier for warts to start growing there. I have found that by constantly applying hydrogen peroxide, and vitamin E oil, 2-3 times a day, helps a lot from preventing further growths. Also try to keep the area as dry as possible.

Replied by Mary
(Main St., Canada)
01/18/2009

Reporting back on this--

I didn't have any conclusive evidence with the apple cider vinegar when used on internal genital warts.

I used a diluted solution with a tampon for 6 hours (broken up into 2 parts) for 2 days, plus put ACV on cotton balls and stuffed it into the opening of my vagina. I didn't see any discharge or any indication that the ACV was working, so I stopped because it hurt too badly.

The ACV also burned my skin and the inside of my vagina-- I went to the free clinic to see if they could zap any warts and when the doctor put the speculum in, I was practically screaming because I was so tender.

I've also been taking so many vitamins: B-complex, garlic, beta carotene, multivitamin, echinacea. I've kept up with this regimen.

Finally, yesterday I found a liquid vitamin E at Wegmans, a supermarket. Instead of putting the drops under my tongue as directed, I've been laying on my back on my bed and insert the dropper into my vagina-- this way, the vitamin E can go far in, perfect for those hard-to-reach warts.

I think my warts are getting better-- when I insert the dropper or feel around with some toilet paper, it doesn't hurt as much as it used to.

On a side note, my external warts haven't been back since, thank God. Not sure why that is.

Hope this provides some extra ideas!

Replied by Mary
(Main St., Canada)
01/18/2009

I also forgot to mention that when I was doing the tampon treatment, I was getting a pinkish discharge, which I assume was blood mixed with something else, not the discharge the other Earth Clinic users had talked about. This was scary, so that was another reason why I stopped the tampon treatment.


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Posted by Karl (Las Vegas, NV) on 01/09/2009
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i started using ACV for my GW 3 days ago, and everything is working like you guys said it would! they turned white, and now they are black. i used ACV, and a little pice of cotton ball... I am also taking alot of vitamins (E, C, multivitamin... etc.) and running and exercising every day... so pretty much doing everything im suposed to.

My doctor said i have I have Condylomata acuminata. and when i was looking at different kind of warts on internet, mine just looked different! mine looks like a bug bite... its about the size of pumpkin seed and just red most of the time... idk... anyways, i just DONT see how this thing is just gona fall off... so if anyone had something like that and could help me, i would really appreciate it!!!

Replied by Unfair
(Jhb, South Africa)
01/10/2009

I have tried the acv for weeks, and i couldnt stand it anymore, was actually crying from the pain, i would fear to go to bed at night, cause thats when i taped the acv cotton pad to myself.when i took it off it would throb for hours. the thing is it worked but so slow that i lost the determination to carry on.

mine was pretty bad, it started off as small little bumps and i left it, but after a surgery i had i was in shock to what i witnessed down there, it became disgusting thick coliflower clusters just by the opening of my vagina, i was horrified.

but in anyway i decided to buy 100% tca, and was very scared to use it the 1st time, but now im so happy that i did, it doesnt burn as much as the acv and you leave it on for 2 to 3 min i leave it on for 5 to make sure the buggers get killed. then you take a shower was the remaining off and you will start peeling in 1 to 2 days, you do this every 2nd day, youll see it getting smaller and smaller without any effort.but if your considering this rather do it on the clusters and big ones and dont do it inside just on the outside you can really hurt yourself, i would never have thought in a million years that i would use acid down there....but things like this drive you to do crazy things...

EC: TCA = Trichloroacetic Acid. More about it on WebMD.

Replied by Mike
(Detroit, MI)
01/12/2009

Karl from Vegas, From what you described that kind of sounds like the type I have. I started with acv and got rid of about 50% of the warts, but the ones that looked like bug bites were barely affected. I have tried aldera, acid burn, freeze off, home wart remover, and nothing seemed to work on those.

I did a lot of research and found it is best to attack the virus inside as well as outside. Start taking FOLIC ACID, GARLIC PILLS, MULTIVITAMINS, and ECHINACEA. Also apply TEA TREE OIL and VITAMIN E OIL to the skin 2-3 times a day. Also get a lot of sleep and drink a lot of water. This method will take about 3-6 weeks depending on your body. It sounds like a lot but this really works and will only cost you $40-$50. I had around 50 warts, and after 3 years I am almost wart free, stick with it and you will too. Good luck!


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Posted by Carl (Boulder, CO) on 01/06/2009

Does anyone have experience using ACV on the glans (head) of the penis to treat genital warts? I'm guessing it might be more painful than on the shaft, but I'm more concerned about how safe and effective it is to use ACV on the glans. Thanks!


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Posted by Wil (Wherever, Fl, USA) on 01/06/2009
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I got what I believe to be GWs after having rough sex leaving my penis chaffed. I put neosporin cream on the chaffed spots and they healed. I later felt some bumps around the vagina of the girl I was having sex with. She went to two different Gynos and was diagnosed with skin tags. I then later noticed some small bunmps appearing in the same area that experienced the chaffing. I applied acv by taking a round flat cotton swab, soaking it in acv and using medical tape to secure it to the shaft. I left it on over night and in the morning there were some white areas/clusters and other bumpy areas that didnt turn any color but got bumpy and rough. Within another day or two the areas that turned white had come off in the shower. I'm still not positive that what turns white is definitely GWs but I dont care. Now the other area is rough and bumpy but doesnt turn any color when acv is applied. I'm now wrapping my entire penis with the flat cotton rounds soaked in acv. Im gonna leave it on for 4-5 hours just to see if anything else turns white. If it doesnt I feel like its probably just some type of irritation or scabbing. Thats my story.


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Posted by Adr (Dayton, Ohio USA) on 01/04/2009

I have been suffering with outbreaks for nearly 11 years with GW. It is the most embarrassing thing ever! I have tried all the prescription meds, and they are horribly painful! After reading several of these posts, and seeing the Side Effects section, my recommendation to all of you using the ACV treatment, is to be absolutely sure that the ACV is only applied to the GW and trying to avoid the skin all together. I know that is what is highly recommended when using the prescriptions. My first time having an outbreak, the doctor applied a GW remover (acid) in the office and instructed me to go home in 1 hour or so, and wash off. Well I fell asleep. After waking up, I remembered and washed off. The horrible side effect was that my anus had swollen so bad that I couldn't have a BM and became constipated!!! My mom just laughed at me...but it was horrible! I am so glad that I found this website/blog. I was actually searching for homemade shampoo recipes and just happened to see this link for ACV GW... I am definitely going to try the ACV treatment, being very careful! I hate having them, and thanks to an unfaithful high school sweetheart, I will always remember him!!!! Has anyone who has had a successful try with this remedy had any additional outbreaks? I know that GW's are a virus, which is 'suppose' to always be in your system and can appear at any time. And for women who are pregnant or PMS time, you can have an outbreak and unfortunately if your pregnant, they don't recommend using the acid treatments because they aren't sure of if the chemicals are absorbed into the body and cause the fetus to be affected. That was a horrible 9 months for!!


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Posted by Jason (Cleveland, OH) on 01/04/2009
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I used apple cider vinegar to cure my genital warts and they were gone in 4 days!!! It was the first thing I tried and I was amazed with my results. I did the cotton ball dipped in apple cider vinger and ten taped it over the warts. While I was doing this I was taking 3 to 4 400mg pills of Vitiman E per day. After night one they were all white. After night 2 they were all black (which means they are close to dead) I took the next night off then did it again the following 2 nights and they were gone. However apple cider vinigar is an acid and it can cause damage to your shaft. So don't rush and when you are done with the acv treatment use neosporin and apply vitamin E directly on your skin. You can break the Vitamin E pill with a toothpick and will ooze out. do this for 3 or 4 more days and everything will be back to normal within 10 days.

Replied by Rocio
(Sarasota, Fl)
05/08/2013

Hi Jason: I have a question for you. When you used the ACV and covered the wart what type of adhesive tape did you used? I am having trouble finding a tape that will stick. Thanks for your post.


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Posted by Sarah (New york, New york) on 01/03/2009
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I recently discovered a small growth on the inside of my vagina, and within a month there were two more. I was almost certain they were warts, so I looked up home remedies on the internet and came across this site. I read all the positive feedback and hoped that it would work for me too, and it did! I applied the vinegar onto the affected area, and immediately all of them, even ones I couldnt see, turned white. It stung just a bit, and I did experience some throbbing, but nothing even close to unbearable discomfort. I left a wad of cotton with vinegar on it for about four hours, and then removed it and went to bed. The next morning the little ones, the ones invisible to the naked eye had turned black, and the one i first discovered was disintegrating.. I couldnt believe it! So I decided that I must give my feedback on this site too, as its such an embarassing issue, and this is such an effective cure! Thank you to all who have posted here.

Replied by Aer
(Fresno, Ca, USA)
01/06/2009

Did you have soft or hard warts?


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Posted by Drew (Savannah, Georgia) on 01/03/2009
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Apple Cider Vinegar cured Genital Warts....I started this treatment five days ago and have a 90% success rate so far....I had a bunch of warts completely circling my anal area....The first night, I soaked a paper towel and left it on for a few hours....the second night, I applied a soaked cotton ball...I could only do this about 30 mins due to the burning....the next two nights I was able to keep the cotton ball applied for less than ten minutes - the stinging was pretty unbearable....I didn't do anything the fifth night except clean it with HP and apply some lotion w/aloe vera (I also used the lotion and HP between each of the treatments during the day).

I'm gonna wait one more day before I continue the treatment...the area was real sore and tender from the ACV "burning" the area - no visible damage, just very tender....I'm thinking a couple of more treatments on the few remaining warts and I should be ready to go.

I can't believe how well this worked - the stinging was bad, but not near as bad as the stigma attached to having the warts.... I was way too embarrassed to go to the doctor and was just hoping these things would go away on their own - they didn't. Anyhow, try it...it works!


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Posted by D (Nowhere, US) on 01/02/2009
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Came across this site-looking for some help for gw. I have read all the emails and tried to follow the advice as best as possible. I had a couple of bad gw-and after 5 days-they have gone thru the turning black and then white around them and falling off in the shower. Upon notice-I see several small places where the wart was-that looked like little pimples-inside the area that was being treated. I have been very pleased with the progress so far and must say this site has been a life saver, however, I am curious if these are more warts or just a result of the treatment. If someone could please respond-I would be greatly appreciative. Thanks again for all the help

Replied by JB
(USA)
01/29/2009

hi D, sounds like the root of the wart... if the surrounding skin is pink, new, and/or tender, then let it heal. 3-7 days should be sufficient. you'll know when it feels good. then try to pinpoint the roots or "pimples" with Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV). It seems a cotton swab or Q-tip, soaked in ACV and held with direct pressure for about 15 min 2-3 times a day for 3 days. If painful, stop applying and rest. wait 2-4 days for results. IF any roots or "pimples" remain, repeat treatment. Much love, prayers and healing.


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Posted by Mike (Methuen, MA) on 01/02/2009
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I had been struggling with genital warts for two years and tried Aldara which did absolutely nothing except cost me $40 even with a great insurance plan...they started spreading and I had finally given up and called my doctor to have them frozen off when I decided to try online for home remedies and came across this website.

I immediately went out and bought some hydrogen peroxide and some apple cider vinegar. It cost me about $6 altogether and after the first night the warts were a whitish color, second night of treatment the turned completely black, 3rd night no change so i decided to stop treatment and let them dry out as I heard that once black it means they are dead.

By day 5 the black warts fell off completely leaving my penis completely smooth with no scarring whatsoever and I am absolutely amazed.

This remedy absolutely works, takes little to no time and doesnt hurt half as bad as some people seem to say.


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Posted by ANONYMOUS (CLEVELAND, OHIO) on 01/01/2009
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I TRIED THE ACV REMEDY ON ONE AREA OF MY GW. ON THE THIRD DAY THEY WERE BLACK AND WHEN I WASHED I NOTICED THEM RUBBING OFF THEY NEVER CAME BACK ON THAT AREA AGAIN.. I PLAN ON TRYING THEM AGAIN IN ANOTHER AREA THAT I HAVE. ALL I DID WAS SOAK A QTIP IN ACV AND TORE OFF THE COTTON TIP PLACED IT ONT HE AREA AND LEFT IT ON THE FIRST NIGHT I COULD ONLY STAND A FEW HOURS THE SECOND NIGHT I LEFT IT ON ALL NIGHT THAT THE THIRD NIGHT ALL NIGHT AS WELL THAT AREA IS STILL CLEAR.



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