Question 1

is apple cider vinegar good for eczema?

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Hadn't heard that...: I am a big fan of olive oil (extra virgin) as moisturizer for eczema.  As i tell my patients, use the olive olive, but don't put your kid in the salad.  I have not heard of vinegar as it would seem to dry out the skin, rather than moisturize it.  Eczema is a tough disease and keeping the skin moist is key.  Good luck...

Question 2

i've had an eczema flareup on/off for a month & a half, have already used steroid creams for some of that time & i'm afraid to use too much steroids. i stared using aveeno ezcema balm but still have lots of bumps. could i try apple cider vinegar too?

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No vinegar: Vinegar is acidic and may irritate the skin. There are many treatment options and having a Healthtap specialist evaluate may be one option. Please see a dermatologist and also determine through testing and an evaluation whether you have allergic triggers for your skin condition. Avoid over immersion, use an eczema moisturizer without fragrance and continue topical steroids as prescribed.

Question 3

is organic apple cider vinegar for acid reflux a good natural treatment?

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Yes, seems to work: 19 year old male asks, Is organic apple cider vinegar for acid reflux a good natural treatment? Many would say yes cos it contains acetic acid, a weaker acid than Hydrochloric acid HCL normally produced by stomach. It tends to buffer or make the stomach less acidic (antacid) but still strong enough for digestion. Said to be best as 2 or 3 teaspoon-fulls in in 8 oz of water before meals.

Question 4

apple cider vinegar for scalp treatment?

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You are asking?: Don't expect any benefits. If you have seborrhea, psoriasis, hair loss or whatever, get evidence-based treatment.

Question 5

i am using apple cider vinegar  and onions juice 20 minutes on face every day this is best for pigmentation treatment?

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Skin pigmentation: Facial skin pigmentation may be caused by many things. There are forms of inflammatory conditions of the skin that may cause this. Sun avoidance &amp; protection is critical to any treatment regimen. Unfortunately, treatment with apple cider vinegar and onions has not been shown to be effective. An examination &amp; evaluation by a medical provider would be helpful in accurate diagnosis &amp; treatment.

Question 6

how can i stop bleeding that's caused by irritation due to an apple cider vinegar bv treatment? i need it to stop very soon, kind of today.

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Stop use of irritant: If you know the bleeding is from an irritant- stop the irritant. Never use it again. Flush the irritated area with plenty of tap water, colder is better (to help constrict the small bleeding vessels and produce clots.).

Question 7

is apple cider vinegar an effective treatment for genital warts?

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Unlikely: Most warts do heal on their own. However, if the lesions persist more than three months, see your doctor. 
Get HPV vaccine.
Consult this site for more information on this topic:
https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/stds-hiv-safer-sex/genital-warts

Question 8

hi doc, wondering if apple cider vinegar & pomegranate concsntrate juice really good/ suitable for gout treatment? dont want to rely on pills only

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Worth a try but...: It's possible these may help ; they're safe to try, but i'm unaware of research proving they help, so consider treatments with scientific support. Vit c has been shown to help, as has cherries ; cherry juice. For other good options see http://umm.Edu/health/medical/altmed/condition/gout  
84% of those who tried apple cider vinegar self-report that it helps: http://earthclinic.Com/cures/gout.Html.

Question 9

how can i treat keloid scars? ii had laser therapy but they reappeared. can i use aloe vera creams?apple cider vinegar is not helping.

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See a dermatologist: Probably injections of triamcinolone into the keloids. Laser &amp; surgery likely to make worse. Vinegar (any kind) is good on salads. Not useful as medicine except (acetic acid) sometimes for infection in ear canal. You can use aloe but there will be no benefit. No need to repeat experiments already done, showing what works and what does not. See a skin expert specialist.

Question 10

does apple cider vinegar cure vaginitis?

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What type?: There are many causes of vaginitis. While there is no formal research i know of, many people report apple cider vinegar as being effective for yeast vaginitis and some report it useful for bacterial vaginosis. See http://earthclinic.Com/cures/yeast_infection.Html & 
http://earthclinic.Com/cures/bacterial_vaginosis6.Html
it is certainly safe to try.The site linked above has other home remedies too.

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I've had an eczema flareup on/off for a month & a half, have already used steroid creams for some of that time & i'm afraid to use too much steroids. i stared using aveeno ezcema balm but still have lots of bumps. could i try apple cider vinegar too?

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Is organic apple cider vinegar for acid reflux a good natural treatment?

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Apple cider vinegar for scalp treatment?

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I am using apple cider vinegar and onions juice 20 minutes on face every day this is best for pigmentation treatment?

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How can i stop bleeding that's caused by irritation due to an apple cider vinegar bv treatment? i need it to stop very soon, kind of today.

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Is apple cider vinegar an effective treatment for genital warts?

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Hi doc, wondering if apple cider vinegar & pomegranate concsntrate juice really good/ suitable for gout treatment? dont want to rely on pills only

A member asked:

How can i treat keloid scars? ii had laser therapy but they reappeared. can i use aloe vera creams?apple cider vinegar is not helping.

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Does apple cider vinegar cure vaginitis?

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