Apple cider vinegar for weight loss - Mayo Clinic Apple cider vinegar is highly acidic It may irritate your throat if you drink it often or in large amounts Over time, acidic drinks also can weaken the outer layer of teeth, called enamel In supplement form, an apple cider vinegar tablet that gets stuck in your throat may cause long-lasting pain This also is due to the acid in the vinegar
HPV infection - Diagnosis treatment - Mayo Clinic Vinegar, called acetic acid, solution test A vinegar solution applied to HPV-infected genital areas turns them white This may help flat lesions show up Pap smear A sample of cells from the cervix or vagina go to a lab to look for changes that can lead to cancer DNA test
Sunburn - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic Diagnosis Diagnosing sunburn generally includes a physical exam Your health care provider might also ask about your symptoms, current medications, UV exposure and sunburn history
Head lice - Diagnosis treatment - Mayo Clinic Before using permethrin, wash your child's hair with shampoo but not conditioner Rinsing the hair with white vinegar before washing may help dissolve the glue that holds the nits to the hair shafts Leave the medication in the hair for the amount of time indicated in the directions on the package
Insect bites and stings: First aid - Mayo Clinic Overview Most insect bites and stings are mild and can be treated at home They might cause itching, swelling and stinging that go away in a day or two
Folliculitis - Diagnosis treatment - Mayo Clinic Moisten the washcloth with a vinegar solution made of 1 tablespoon (17 grams) of table white vinegar in 1 pint (473 milliliters) of water Apply a nonprescription antibiotic Try one of the many infection-fighting lotions, gels and washes that are available in stores without a prescription
Dermatitis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic Many people have had success using a dilute vinegar bath rather than a bleach bath Add 1 cup (236 milliliters) of vinegar to a bathtub filled with warm water Talk with your doctor about whether either of these approaches is a good idea for you Protect your skin Avoid rubbing and scratching
Athletes foot - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic Treatment If your athlete's foot doesn't respond to nonprescription products and self-care, you may need to see a doctor to get a prescription-strength cream or ointment, such as clotrimazole, econazole (Ecoza) or ciclopirox (Loprox)
Swimmers ear - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic If you know you don't have a punctured eardrum, you can make ear drops by mixing 1 part white vinegar to 1 part rubbing alcohol Using this mixture helps the ear dry and prevents the growth of bacteria and fungi Before and after swimming, pour 1 teaspoon (about 5 milliliters) of the mixture into each ear Let it drain back out Swim wisely
Kombucha tea: Does it have health benefits? - Mayo Clinic Kombucha tea is a fermented drink made with tea, sugar, bacteria and yeast To make the drink, bacteria and yeast must first grow together to form a culture The culture is added to the sugar and tea Then the mix is allowed to ferment The end result is a liquid that has vinegar, B vitamins and many other types of acids, including amino acids