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How long do warts stay white after applying the apple cider vinegar?

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annie62445
annie62445

In an attempt to diagnose myself with genital warts, I tried applying apple cider vinegar this evening to see if my bumps turned white. They definitely changed colors. Possibly a pale white? I applied the vinegar and noticed a change of coloring after 60 seconds. However, 20 minutes later and the bumps were back to their usual skin tone color. I'm not sure what's normal in the vinegar test. Should it have stayed white or been MORE white? Should it have changed coloring so quickly. I read it would take 10-15 minutes. Has anyone else done this test? How did it go for you?

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  • Guest
    Guest annie62445

    Posted

    Dear annie,

    The vinegar test to identify genital warts is unreliable- it can be falsely positive in many instances where HPV infection is absent.

    If you've already been vaccinated with Gardasil (HPV vaccine), then genital warts would be very unlikely.

    Suggest you post photo/s of the suspicious lumps/bumps; if you prefer not to, then I suggest you try to see your doctor.

    Rgds,

    Adhari

    • annie62445
      annie62445 Guest

      Posted

      I posted a picture on a separate thread before this one. I received feedback that it would most likely be warts. My doctor couldn't see me for 4 weeks so I was trying to get a general idea of what was most likely going on. image

    • annie62445
      annie62445 Guest

      Posted

      I forgot to mention, I have never had the Gardasil vaccine. I am in my late 30's and it wasn't available. Here is the image from my other post. . image

    • Guest
      Guest annie62445

      Posted

      Hi annie,

      Thanks for posting the photo which shows multiple genital warts. Not sure where you live but if getting to your GP is difficult, you can still order STD tests online in the UK (Google: UK STD online testing). In terms of treatments, suitable preparations would be either podophyllotoxin (either as Warticon cream or Condyline solution) or imiquimod (Aldara). These can be obtained from online pharmacists if your local STD/GU clinic/sexual health clinic is closed because of COVID-19.

      Rgds,

      Adhari

    • annie62445
      annie62445 Guest

      Posted

      Thanks. I started applying the apple cider vinegar once a day for the past 2 days and have already noticed a significant change in size. So I am going to keep doing that until my appointment in 3 weeks as long as everything keeps subsiding and not getting worse.

  • rickie25901
    rickie25901 annie62445

    Posted

    hi. yes they are definitely genital warts. go to the sexual health clinic usually they will treat them there. X

  • jason96107
    jason96107 annie62445

    Edited

    definetly genital warts, the good news is that the hpv strains that cause warts aren't dangerous, see your doctor as soon as possible so he can give you treatment or burn them off.

    • jason96107
      jason96107 annie62445

      Posted

      they might not come back, if they do they just might be a few in different places, after 1-2 years your body should eliminate the infection and the warts should be gone.

  • marc-2961
    marc-2961 annie62445

    Edited

    apple cider is flogging a dead horse, you are more likely to continue to spread the warts than actually treat them doing that old myth, you need to see a sexual health clinic asap and have them all removed by cryotherapy or cryosurgery. all the best

  • annie62445
    annie62445

    Edited

    update**

    After applying apple cider vinegar on the bumps for 3 days straight they are mostly all gone. I was able to secure an earlier appointment with the doctor and she is seeing my on Wednesday-July 22. But I'm worried she won't have any bumps to diagnose. I'm assuming an HPV test would still be enough to say whether this was warts or not?

    Also my ex that I was with told me has zero symptoms and has accused me of cheating around on him. I haven't. Can he have the virus and not have genital warts even if I do??? Him and I slept together off an on for about 18 months.

    • jason96107
      jason96107 annie62445

      Edited

      men or women can have the virus for years until developing any symptoms.

    • mmmk5806
      mmmk5806 jason96107

      Posted

      also, there are ZERO reliable tests for men (unless they have a visual sign). Your ex needs to get himself educated.

  • j78496
    j78496 annie62445

    Posted

    how are you applying the apple cider vinegar and how long for.

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