My hemorrhoid is partly white now? Please help.

[Brandp]

Howdy, I discovered a hemorrhoid about 3 days ago, my first hemorrhoid ever (I am 19 years old). So I did a lot of quick research and went to the store to buy apple cider vinegar, witch hazel, garlic cloves and cotton balls.

I used these items to make a home remedy I researched but mixing all 3 ingredients together and soaking it up with a cotton swab, then applying it to my anus where my hemorrhoid was located (external hemorrhoid that is about the size of a pea).

Every night after my shower, I would apply this home remedy and leave in between my cheeks while I sleep. I woke up this morning and the hemorrhoid is no longer just dark reddish/purple, but it also has a white color covering a third of it. Is this new found color to my hemorrhoid something to worry about?

Everyday I eat very clean (even before the hemorrhoid). I have fiber with all five of my meals (brown rice, broccoli, potatoes, oats, wheat bread), as well as two fiber gummies three times a day. Not to mention, I also drink 1.5 gallons of water every day.

Besides this white addition to my hemorrhoid, should I keep doing my remedy during the night, or should I do it for a while and then take it out before I go to sleep?

[prgyt]

Home remedies are ever best to cure any health issue. You are doing right, continue it.  use Lido-Nifedipine Gel to fast healing process. it is very effective in hemorrhoids. this is easy to use at home.

[Life360_Dave]

Hi and welcome. the white covering most likely is a reaction to the vinegar and as is an acid base. Home remedies are good but also use use the Prep H cream at night and tucks wipes after as the medications will also aide in healing.