After say 10 days of treatment, the AKs will scab up and fall off. However, they all come back again. Have repeated the ACV treatment after a couple years with same result: the AKs come back again. I feel that, at least in my case, the ACV does not penetrate deep enough, or possibly it is just not effective enough to completely remove what causes the AKs.
I will try eggplant mixed with ACV next time, and perhaps olive oil with tea tree.
Replied By Wanda (Spring, Texas) on 10/04/2021
You might try the ACV with some DMSO. The DMSO will deliver the ACV deeper and quicker. It actually does that to anything so be careful when using it because if you put anything on it, it will absorb that SS well into your skin, so be careful and definitely read about it first.Replied By Jimmy (Oregon) on 12/10/2023
Hello. I'm searching for natural ways to treat/cure actinic keratosis. I have a mild case of it on top of my head, but would like to get rid of it. I just very recently started spraying the area twice daily with a 50/50 solution of DMSO/ACV. Thanks.Replied By noel (california) on 12/20/2023
I saw someone claiming Castor Oil mixed with Baking Soda worked for them in just 2 days. I think you make a paste, then apply it to the spot.Replied By Steve (Gloucestershire, UK) on 12/21/2024
About 5 years ago I managed to completely cure a long standing patch (several years) of keratosis from my upper forehead using aubergine (eggplant) steeped in ACV. It took a couple on months of application at least twice a day, a smaller new patch only took a week or two as have the odd bits that has appeared since. None have come back. Now I have a new small patch which I'm treating with the same, but this time once the ACV/aubergine has dried a bit I am then applying a bit of neat 99.9% DMSO with a cotton bud, this causes the ACV type stinging to return within a minute so I am sure it's helping it penetrate the keratosis. It appears to be working nicely so far.