Apple Cider Vinegar for Genital Warts

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Posted by G (Somewhere in, Florida) on 12/05/2008
★★★★★

I was really hoping that I was going to be able to post something positive here about apple cider vinegar for two warts on my wang...and after three days, I get too...Honestly, truthfully, and on the real...this stuff works...and I had zero pain. I can see that it may sting in some cases. But for the two on my member, I didnt even feel a pinch. I first cleaned each wart with hydrogen peroxide as reccomended by some other dude on here. I took a Q tip and soaked it in ACV. I then cut the tip in half and placed it on the offending wart. I placed a round small bandaid on top. I did this around midnight and went to sleep. Next day, the wart was white and already beginning to look like it was it was going to come off. 2nd night, same thing, next morning, wart was darker and half falling off. I washed it in the shower using a loofa an pretty much all of it came off. I then covered the skin with vitamin E from a gel pill that i popped with a safety pin. I did the treatment for a third night on the tiny bump that was left on the shaft. Still no pain. Some of the skin around the wart turned slightly blackish which is why i applied the vitamin e. in the morning I showered and scrubbed and everything was gone, including the blackish skin that surrounded the wart...I towel dried and rubbed some neosporin+pain on the reddish aread where the last tiny bump had come off when I showered this morning. As of this post I elimintaed two warts that I had on my shaft for almost 6 months in 3 painless days and it only cost me about 5 bucks. I promise it works.

Side note: On the first day of ACV treatment I started taking 4 garlic pills/ day, 1 1000mg vitamin E pill/ day, 1 multivitamin/day, I drink 2 cups of each orange juice and apple juice a day, and took a 1 oz shot of ACV the first and third night of treatment (and will continue to do so every other night for the next month or 3). I chase each shot with a FULL glass of water without stopping until its completely done. Remember, you just swallowed acetic acid. I also ... often, drink about 8 glasses of water, and go to the gym and/or do something athletic outside every day. I surf weekly. I also sleep at least 8 hours every night. During the 3 days of treatment I left the ACV on the entire time I was sleeping and did not remove until I woke up. Good luck, I promise it really does work, just be patient, positive, and pray to whoever it is you pray to.

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Posted by Almost (Virginia, USA) on 12/04/2008

I had GW for about 5 years now, ive tried a natural wart remover(forgot the name,got off ebay, blue bottle) and wartol, warts just lessened in size but came back after a few months. Now its my 4th straight day applying ACV(2-5 hours a day). Only a couple of my warts have blackened, but more than half of it is still the same (or may have whitened a little bit)..i soak like 2-4 cottonballs with ACV then tape it around the area between the head of my penis and the shaft (where most of my GW are)..am i doing anything wrong or is ACV just not for me?or should i just keep doing what im doing? the pain is tolerable for me, and my skin down there is pretty resilient to acv...

Replied by Babygirl
(Trinidad)
07/11/2010

Please remember, if you have GW for 5 years or more the process will take longer. Wishing you luck

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Posted by Carol (Bethlehem, PA) on 12/02/2008

i was diagnosed with hpv about four years ago when i first had a genital wart outbreak around vagina. i treated them via aldara and recently had an outbreak after beginning "oil pulling". i thought it was probably a reaction and received aldara again. in the last couple of months i have noticed a hard flat bump on the inside of my upper lip. it has not gone away or gotten any bigger. it is about the size of an eraser head around but flat. now that i have been hearing about oral warts i am wondering if that is what it is and who i would even go see a gyno or a dentist? i tried soaking a cotton ball in acv and my whole upper lip turned white and was very sore after only ten minutes. i dont know if it turned white because lip tissue is so sensitive or if it is because it is warts. i am very worried if anyone has any insight please help!!

Replied by Maxene
(Tennesse)
03/27/2018

Carol—- I had a similar experience with oil pulling. I know it has been a while and this is a long shot— but how are you doing now?

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Posted by Devastated (Vegas, Australia) on 12/02/2008
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I tried ACV for my very small genital warts at the opening of my vagina, i used a cotton ball overnight for two nights and for the last three days I have devleoped a very nasty itchy and painful rash down there! It's worse than the warts!! I have been cleaning it with tea tree oil and using vit e oil but it doesnt seem to be getting better! I'm devastated cuz I was really hoping for the ACV to get rid of my little warts and now i'm suffering a bigger problem. Has anyone else had this reaction? Is it that I've burnt my skin with the ACV? God I hope it heals soon.

Replied by Steve
(Somewhere, ND)
12/12/2008

I had the same reaction on my anal warts. They went away but the skin is so tender, I can't tell you the pain I feel when doing my business. I have tried vit e oil and A + D ointment. It's been almost a week now and its still very painful. Any help would be appreciated.

Replied by Devastated
(Vegas, Australia)
12/16/2008

Oh I feel your pain! I thought I was the only one who had a bad reaction and was worried. I am still suffering, I have not seen a doctor because I would just die of embarrassment. I can only assume that the ACV burnt my skin and now it is so raw and painful and itchy, the skin is peeling off and so raw. I clean the area with hydrogen peroxide and tea tree oil as many times a day as i can, this seems to help. I then apply vit e oil, hoping it will heal, i think its healing, just very slowly. I have been boosting my immune system with echinacea and raw ginger and garlic and drinking ACV shots every day. I think people should be careful applying ACV to such sensitive skin for long periods of time. I am really regretting it. All I can say is good luck, hope u feel better soon.

Replied by Devastated
(Vegas, Australia)
12/18/2008

It is healing really well now, hydrogen peroxide and vit e oil are the best, also raw garlic to fight infection. Hope those warts don't come back!!! Good luck everyone.

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Posted by Ie n (Small Town, OK, USA) on 11/28/2008
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I have been using the ACV to treat my GW's and have been pretty pleased with the results almost all are GONE. However I am on my 5th day and have noticed my skin down there is really bumpy, has anyone else had this problem? The area isn't turning white with the ACV, so I don't think their warts but I'm not sure, possibly just irritation? Help!!! I soak a cotton ball and gauze and leave it on the area usually overnight.

Replied by Edward
(NY, NY)
11/29/2008

Sounds like a burn. I suggest cleaning the area in question with hydrogen peroxide and let it rest for a day or two. Vitamin E or bacitracin if it starts to scab; especially if it's in a highly visible area.

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Posted by Morgan (Portland, OR) on 11/26/2008
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I am amazed. A few months ago while showering I noticed a tiny bump on my outer southern region. I too thought it was an ingrown hair and thought it would go away - but in time it got a little bigger. In time I also noticed that I was itching a great deal down there. I was concerned. On Sunday I noticed another tiny bump higher up. Of course I freaked out - I was fairly certain now that I had an STD and was sure it was warts on my who-ha. OMG... what? Uuggghhh - disgusting. Who is ever going to want to touch me again now that I have a toady sex zone??? Disgusted & upset I came here. ACV seems to be the cure all for all ailments. Thank you all for posting your stories - it really does make one feel better and feel that there is hope to not continue having disgusting bumps on your privates.

I know exactly who gave it to me and at first I was quite upset... but he does not know he has it, does not have visible warts and a condom cannot prevent it. Coming here and reading the stories really made me see that just about anyone can get it and it does not mean that you are a dirty person or have to be promiscuous to contract it. It seems pretty common and happens to people in all walks of life - around the globe. But WHY me??? right!!

Monday, I went out and purchased a fresh batch of ACV at the local co-op. Monday night I soaked up some cotton balls and tucked them into my Va-gi-gi folds - it stung a little but not much. I adhered a panty liner and went to bed. Yesterday - when I awoke I discovered I have a total of 3 and they were obvious and now more raised & greyish. I dabbed them with HP and then showered - blow dried not toweled -- dabbed again with HP then Q-tip dabbed with ACV. In the afternoon - I only misted some cotton balls with ACV and placed them down there again - this time the sting lasted much longer but subsided after 10 minutes. I left them there for a few hours. At this point I felt a little tender down there. I mixed up an oil in no specific quantity - just a mixture of castor, olive, Vit E & A, tea tree & thuja oils - I put that on. I always tell myself not to get aggressive with things - but GW - come on - I had a hard time not doing something every minute. I wanted them gone. Last night I took a bath and added about a 1/2 cup of ACV. Blow dried again - then HP dabbs followed by the cotton balls soaked - pressed into fold. I thought I was going to scream. When people say it stings --- IT STINGS... the only thing I could do was tell myself it is working - it is working. It is painful --- I am sensitive - I cannot lie - it really stings, burns - at least for me. The other thought I had was -- the pain I am feeling right now - is not worth the pleasure it took to get here. OWE. I think I lasted 1/2 hour then put my oil mix on again and all was good again.

So, I started Monday night. Today, Wednesday - to my amazement - they all washed off in the shower. I HP'ed them then put on my oil. My Va-gi-gi area is swollen - but it does not hurt - just slightly irritated but totally worth it. I am going to stop the ACV for a few days but continue with the HP and oil. I'm guessing in 3 days I will do an overnight with ACV and see if there are any. On a side note - I also decided to purchase a reusable douche (did I mention I am freaked out - who knows what's up there?) and started yesterday with a diluted ACV wash. I also started taking probiotics just in case http://jarrowprobiotics.com/products.php I also drank some diluted ACV yesterday and today. I have a pap on the 10th. I am actually praying it comes back negative - no hurt in hoping.

Replied by Morgan
(Portland, OR)
12/10/2008

I wanted to wait until I had my doctor's exam before writing an update. I started topical ACV treatment on my external GWs on Nov. 24th. When I started I was aware of only 2 - in all there were about 7. I did the overnight cotton ball soak for 2 nights, on the 3rd day - I continued to only spot apply them with diluted ACV and a Q-tip several times a day until I could no longer find them. They were totally gone in about a week. Since Nov. 26th, I have done a few diluted ACV/ H2O douches and like Lola from somewhere USA - I did a few soaked tampon applications. I could feel a slight stinging inside directly after insertion on night 1 & especially stingy the next night for longer, then I took a break. I did this twice in 2 weeks. I also chose to wear panty liners and you will want to if you try the tampon &/or douche method. It's not pretty. Like Lola, I also felt sharp pains days after treatment and I personally experienced some intense itching... which I also attributed to healing.

Though this process was 'painful' at times for me - I always told myself that the discomfort meant healing. I kind of think you have to endure some discomfort --- and in reality it was not that bad nor did it last very long. If you feel endured pain, irritation or have swelling - stop for a few days, cut back, dilute, ease up - then go back. I know you want them gone but it will still work if you take it easy. Though I took breaks from long contact with ACV topically, I continued drinking & spot applying with q-tip until they disappeared.

Note: I stopped using Hydrogen Peroxide because I had forgotten that it is really great for cleaning new wounds - but once a wound starts healing - it destroys the good new cells. Since ACV is antibacterial ---- using HP after the first day or two is redundant and not beneficial for healing.

I surprised my doctor who is quite brilliant and open to alternative medicine. She had never heard of anyone using ACV to rid themselves of genital warts. She could not see ANY sign of GW externally where I used to have 7. She said my skin looks great - we were both impressed. There are no warts inside my vaginal walls and my cervix is free of any lesions. However, there are 2 at the very opening of my V in a location that has been difficult for me to get a cotton ball on. Also, they have never turned white, so I was not certain that they were actually warts. She said this type a tissue is different and more resistant than the labia and walls. Interesting. At first she suggested having them frozen off with liquid nitrogen. Later she said since the ACV is working --- why not give it a little longer. We agreed that I would focus on this for 1 month and report back to her.

Though I am not happy about the 2 I have to tend to --- it is kind of a relief to know that what I had seen on my labia was in fact genital warts and I was able to clear my skin of these warts using ACV... in a relatively short span of time. Sorry to be gross but I am also positive that prior to today I had warts inside my vagina as well & they are also GONE.

Note: My doctor was not pleased about my ACV douching --- because of the pH imbalance it can cause. So be careful and take precautions. I took acidophilus and Lysine while doing this.... there was no sign of yeast --- she shook her head in disbelief and gave me a shrug.

Note: To all the women out there, she told me that almost every woman who has ever had sex has HPV. To all: the stated statistics are around 80% of all people. This was hard for me too - but no one should feel shame. I've had 5 friends diagnosed in the last year and now me. None of us are 'promiscuous'.

All I can say is that ACV works. It may not be a pain free process - but I imagine the nitrogen freezing would be more painful and for longer. If you have GW and you are upset and you want to rid yourself of them ---- read through all these amazing YEAS and you will find what to and what not to do. Take your time and listen to your skin. Take heed to the people who say to oil the areas around the wart first - this is VERY smart. If it takes 2 weeks or a month - this is still a miracle. Just be kind to your skin & Good luck! Thank you ACV and Earth Clinic --- thank you to all the people who posted here and helped me through this time. I was in a terrible fright. Sorry to be so lengthy but It works, it works, it works.

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Posted by Embarrased Mother (Somewhere, USA) on 11/19/2008
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Okay I am back with an update. I have been using the acv treatment for about a week. I havnt been able to leave it on for more than an hour due to the burning. But I have to say that things are looking better. I did a double dose last night of acv, hp and tee tree oil. This morning when I woke up I had some bleeding so I know something is working. I am hopfull that i will be gw free in a couple of weeks. I am also duching with diluted acv and tee tree oil once a day. I have no idea if it is working but i have to try. I have also found a new remedie that i will try tonight. I found it online Oil of Oregano. I know that this heals most ailments when taken internally and it is pretty potent stuff. Has anyone else heard of this to treat warts? Like I said I dont know if it will work but this is what im going to do. Clean the infected area well with hp apply vitamin e on the surrounding skin then rub the oil of oregano on the wart itself let it be then apply tee tree oil to a cotton ball and leave over nite. I will update with my findings in a couple of days. Thanks to all!

EC: ACV - Apple Cider Vinegar
HP - Hydrogen Peroxide
GW - Genital Warts

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Posted by Peter (London, UK) on 11/17/2008
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I would like to give feedbeck on the acv treatment for those who hasnt tried it yet or hesitate to try it. I have had genital warts for about a year now, 2 small and one relatively big at the shaft of my penis. I was given Warticon at my local sexual health clinic which worked well. Unfortunately after about 3 weeks the warts started to slowly grow back! Then I found this site and I was very much looking forward to get rid of these disgusting things. I must say it works like a miracle! All you need to buy is:

- apple cider vinegar
- plasters
- cotton balls

Make a somewhat flat piece of cotton rather than a ball shape so that it covers the wart. Make an effort to not make it bigger than the wart itself because it will burn the skin area around the wart very badly. Then soak the cotton piece in acv and tape it against the wart. I used it on the big one, and it burned like hell. It was very painful for about 10-15 minutes after which the pain eased and disappeared. I kept it on overnight.

Now, the warts looks sucks big time even before the treatment but man, when I took the plaster off in the morning I was disgusted. However I read it previously on this site how it will look and this helped. It turned totally white in color and also it seemingly pouted out from my skin, as if my skin wanted to isolate it from itself. Such a dishusting sight.

Then I did not do anything just went to work and decided to repeat the process the evening.

When I checked it before the next treatment I was quite disappointed as the color started to go back to normal and also it was more burrowed in the skin as it was in the morning.

I repeated the process.

Same burning pain for 10 minutes then it cedes.

Next morning as I took it off I knew it will work. The wart was much smaller and dark red - black in color. I was horrified to see that there were actually a couple of smaller warts around the big one that I could not see before..these also turned into black.

I decided to give my skin a break so I did not apply acv anymore on that area.

This was one and a half weeks ago and the warts are completely gone however I still have some small scab there plus some discoloration of the tissue. Nonetheless I am extremely pleased!

Just to sum up my experience,

the warts are actually killed in a matter of a couple of days, but the scab itself will stay there up until two weeks (!) so you might want to consider this as well. Even so It is a great thing, thank you Earth Clinic.

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Posted by John G. (Burbank, California) on 11/15/2008
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ACV cured my genital warts.

I was very pleased to see a remedy on this site for my ailment. I had half heartedly tried a few things on my own with little results. coconut oil seemed to stunt the growth and soften them up a bit, but did nothing to cure me. I decided to try everything I saw here, because if you have them you just want them gone. So, this is what I did and it cured me.

I went to the store and bought raw ACV,hydrogen peroxide(3%), garlic pills,zinc and vit.C. I started taking the pills everyday, and the first night I rubbed the HP and ACV right on the warts with Q-tips. First I used the HP, right away it turned the warts white, then black. After that I rubbed the ACV on them and it burned! Then they bled. After this I put salve on them and left them alone.

I repeated this for about a week before they all fell off. I continued to use the ACV for about another week, and then just salve until the sores were healed. I also continued to take the garlic pills for about 2-3 more weeks, and the zink and vit.C every couple days.

During this process I also did urine therapy,and coconut oil which I believe also helped in the healing. Well this is what I did and it cured me of my warts. Its been almost a year and those warts are still gone. I do have a few small ones popping up, but now I know how to deal with them. I hope this has been helpful to you.

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Posted by simon (somewhere, texas) on 11/15/2008
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I have had GW for about 5 years now. I have had them removed both from my anal area and my shaft twice via laser surgery. They just kept coming back!! I went to a urologist who tried injections of intefreron-a which was expensive for weekly injections and also completely ineffective for me. I found this site two nights ago and began treating the areas with ACV. I soaked a panty liner and folded it to treat my anus and the flat cotton makeup remover pads taped to the base of my little man. I have also started drinking 3 onces a day to boot. After 2 days i already have some of them turning white and one turning black. I'm keeping my fingers crossed and will repost more results.

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Posted by Embaressed Mother (USA) on 11/14/2008
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So about a month ago I had a pap smear and it came back abnormal. I have never had an abnormal pap in my life and have two healthy children and have been married for 7 yrs. The Doc told me i had HPV naturally I yelled at my husband and acussed him of cheating. he swears he has been faithful i believe him. The doctor told me that hpv can lay dormint for years and usually stress will bring out the virus. I just had surgery and have been under a lot of financial stress. Any ways, I looked in the mirror and to my horror I saw the most disgusting things growing out of my va-ja-ja. I instantly got on the internet and looked at picture after picture. My growths dont look like the ones on the internet so then i found the vinagar test. I know that this dosent always work but i had to know (since the doc never told me he saw these finger looking things). They turned a little white, so I still wasnt convinced i had them but knew something wasnt right. Finally I found the ACV treatment and was convinced this is what i have. I am on day two of the treatment. I can only leave the cotton ball on for an hour tops but i have noticed the gw that i didnt know i had are coming off! However, my poor wings r very raw and swollen. I apply vitamin E oil to sooth. I also have started douching with dilluted acv since im sure they are on my cervix too and they are on the inside of my vagina.
I just want to thank everyone for sucking it up and posting their story, this is very humilliating and depressing and Im just glade there are others willing to share their story. I will keep an update in a couple of days. My advice for people like me is to not place blame on yourself or your partner. HPV is highly contagouse you can get it from sharing a towel, using the tanning beds. Dont give up hope there is help out there.

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Posted by Edward (New York, NY) on 11/14/2008
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Hello all. This is a follow up to my original post on 10/20/08. ACV for GW's DOES WORK. I've had 5 GW's on my penis' shaft and scrotum; all are gone now. Hopefully they'll stay away too with my recent return to a healthy lifestyle of eating well and exercising. Though, I do have one HUGE piece of advice to all that are interested...

Each area that can have an outbreak of GW's is different. Some are very sensitive while others may be less so.

I STRONGLY recommend giving your skin a 24 break between treatments with ACV. Don't worry, It will still work. It will just help to prevent any scarring. Trust me... I was so eager to get rid of them upon first discovery that I treated 3 days in a row for about 10+ hours each day. Because of this I have a very visible white scar the size of a q-tip swab on my penis' shaft. I traded one temporary problem for a more permanent embarrassing one. It's like I have The Scarlet Letter on my penis now.

I've been putting Vitamin E on it daily and covering with a band-aid. The wound has healed but it is not getting any darker in color. In a few months I'll look into having it surgically removed via a plastic surgeon ($$$), if that's even an option. Whatever the case, I MUST do something to correct this.

Anyway...

I suggest the following regiment:

Day 1: At bed time, soak q-tip swab in ACV and apply to GW. Cover with band-aid. Remove after 8 hours.

Day 2: Let skin rest. Clean with Hydrogen Peroxide after showering.

Day 3: At bed time, soak q-tip swab in ACV and apply to GW. Cover with band-aid. Remove after 8 hours.

Day 4: Let skin rest. Clean with Hydrogen Peroxide after showering.

Day 5: Examine GW's.

If they are black or have begun to scab, immediately begin application of Vitamin E. Continue to apply Vitamin E for several days until GW is gone and skin is healed.

If GW is not black or scabbing, continue with ACV treatment as described in Day 1. Continue this treat/rest/examine cycle until GW is black or scabbing, then apply Vitamin as described above.

Hope this help. Best of luck.

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Posted by Kauri (Auckland, New Zealand) on 11/13/2008
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Firstly, thanks to all that have posted in here, your input was wonderful and gave me a very positive mind set to tackle the problem of Genital warts. Here is my story. Diagnosed one year ago with anal GW I was devastated. Not knowing much about the virus I was overcome with the reality that I had to tell my partner of 2 months that I had GW. After much hesitation I was coaxed by my new partner to tell him what was going on, he knew I had something on my mind so I told him. Being a very supportive type of guy he understood the situation and supported me through the initial shock of finding out I had GW. So, firstly the Doctor gave me a topical cream to try and sort the problem, did not work for me and the warts just got bigger. I had them burnt off with Cryotherapy, was a relief to see them disappear, but within a month they were back! With a vengeance! I noticed more than 5 re-appeared. Tired of visits to my local sexual health clinic (located in the most indiscreet position on the main street!), I was determined to find a natural cure. That is when I found this web site (yesterday). Anxious to try the ACV method I rushed to the store and got some cheap ACV and cotton buds. I used the cotton bud soaked in ACV method. Placed the soaked bud just inside my anus and went to bed, the pain was severe! but don't let that put you off, after 5 hours trying to sleep with the uncomfortable stinging I took the bud out and managed to sleep well through the night. I took a look in the mirror in the morning and I too had the warts turn white. Deciding to shower and clean the area I was AMAZED to find the warts coming off in fleshy bits as I washed. All cleaned I took another look in the mirror and most of the warts had disappeared! With only one application of ACV for 5 hours! I was STUNNED! Yes there was some bleeding of surrounding tissue and I have applied some antiseptic cream to ensure no infection will get into the abrasions. I will let the area rest for a day or two and then re-apply the cotton bud soaked in ACV method, perhaps for only 3 hours next time. Will update in a few days to let you all know how I am getting on. MANY MANY MANY THANKS to you all! And for anyone considering the ACV method, DO IT!! Never mind the pain, it is well worth it!

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Posted by Terry T (Marseille, France) on 11/12/2008
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Lads/Ladies

Thanks for the comments, just adding my bit.. 22 years of age, found a small growth on end of penis 4 days ago.. naturally freaked a little, did some internet research and found this site..

Next day began treament using ACV, three times daily with washes in between. noticed after 24 hours began going black, and today just over 48hrs since the beginning its has all but vanished..

continuing treament today to be sure.. moral of the story, this natural inexpensive treatment is bloody genius, with some positive thinking this embarassing problem can be sorted 'toute suite'

good luck everyone

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Posted by Jay (LA, California) on 11/12/2008
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Thank you all for sharing your experiences, I noticed two days ago that I had a cluster of warts on my old fellow. I was shocked at the timing, given my girlfriend and I had just moved in together. 5 months earlier before we started dating I had 7 warts removed at a clinic in LA at $150 per wart it was not cheap but I wanted this over before starting a committed relationship!

I do not have medicare so wanted to avoid such an outrageous bill, then I found your site. I started treatment last night and this morning one of the smaller ones has already given up the fight!

I'm so grateful for all of you sharing, because of you I was able to have a very straight conversation with my girlfriend and turns out she had HPV before and understands. She is very supportive and understands that this is very common and to be safe will get checked as well.

Will keep you posted on my progress.