Question 1

how often and for how long can you use gentian violet for thrush in the mouth? i'm a 50 yr old female. i've had nystatin, diflucan (fluconazole) and clotrimazole

Accepted Answer

Oral yeast?: You can use it as often as you like; no harm will come. But why use a not very effective and unpleasant treatment when other effective treatments are available? Also confirm the diagnosis. Oral yeast infection (thrush) is different from coated tongue, for example. If you are ohterwise healthy, oral yeast infections are unlikely. Discuss with your PCP.

Question 2

i'm using gentian violet for thrush. how often should i use this a day and for how long?

Accepted Answer

Azole cream better: Gentian violet is an old fashioned, messy, and not very effective treatment for vaginal yeast (thrush) infections. If not professionally diagnosed, see a doctor. If you've had yeast before and symptoms are typical, try an over-the-counter yeast cream; look for active ingredient ending in "azole" (miconazole, teraconazole, etc). Any of these will be more effective and faster than gentian violet.

Question 3

how long does it take for garlic, acidopholis and gentian violet to cure oral thrush? i have no insurance til next year so can't see a doctor!

Accepted Answer

1 week: Application of gentian violet for a week should do a job if you can bear with some messiness.    I have noticed that other oral lesions have been mistaken as thrush by general public.

Question 4

i have had painless white stuff on back of tongue and swollen taste buds for a few months. i think it is thrush. will gentian violet cure this?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: You also asked about gential violet for vaginal yeast infection. See my reply to that question. Oral thrush is uncommon in otherwise healthy persons. "Painless white stuff" usually isn't yeast (thrush), just a garden variety "coated tongue", which can occur with colds and any number of minor health issues. Don't use GV, which isn't recommended for oral treatment. See a doctor for both problems.

Question 5

i'm 25 years old and have a 4 week old baby that was diagnosed with thrush. we were both treated with nystain. would it be okay to use gentian violet?

Accepted Answer

Talk to MD first: You need to talk to your MD first before using Gentian violet this soon at your post partum checkup.

Question 6

is gentian violet safe to use as an alternative hair dye? pros and cons? possibility of reaction?

Accepted Answer

Gentian violet: I am not familiar with the use of Gentian violet as a hair dye.  It is commonly used as an antiseptic.  Test a small amount on your skin first to see if you are sensitive to it - redness, swelling, pus are signs of an allergic reaction or infection.  Avoid placing on scalp at site of any open wounds.  Better to use plant based hair dyes (no ammonia), generally considered safe.

Question 7

i wanna ask about using half strength magenta paint for eczema is it similar to gentian violet or it differes and how isit appied and is ut usefu?

Accepted Answer

Use modern medicines: Primary care doctors, allergists, and dermatologists have many modern eczema treatments that are safe and effective. Trying magenta dyes on one's skin is not a good idea.

Question 8

what is gentian violet?

Accepted Answer

Remedy for thrush: Gentian violet is a special dye that has antimicrobial properties. It has been used for many years to treat thrush (a yeast infection) in the mouth of babies. Some pediatricians still recommend it, others prefer to use alternative medicines. It is best to consult your doctor for his/her recommendation on using it for your baby.

Question 9

what is gentian violet used for?

Accepted Answer

Gram Stain: Used to stain bacteria and look at them under the microscope to determine if they are gram negative or gram positive.

Question 10

do gentian violet react with hydrogen peroxide? i first put some gentian violet on my wound and i wanna wash it by hydrogen peroxide. is that ok?

Accepted Answer

No: Neither of these should be applied to a wound. Details matter. What kind of wound? Where? How deep? Caused by what? Clean or contaminated? Most wounds do best by washing with water, then keeping lubricated.

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How often and for how long can you use gentian violet for thrush in the mouth? i'm a 50 yr old female. i've had nystatin, diflucan (fluconazole) and clotrimazole

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I'm using gentian violet for thrush. how often should i use this a day and for how long?

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How long does it take for garlic, acidopholis and gentian violet to cure oral thrush? i have no insurance til next year so can't see a doctor!

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I have had painless white stuff on back of tongue and swollen taste buds for a few months. i think it is thrush. will gentian violet cure this?

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I'm 25 years old and have a 4 week old baby that was diagnosed with thrush. we were both treated with nystain. would it be okay to use gentian violet?

A member asked:

Is gentian violet safe to use as an alternative hair dye? pros and cons? possibility of reaction?

A member asked:

I wanna ask about using half strength magenta paint for eczema is it similar to gentian violet or it differes and how isit appied and is ut usefu?

A member asked:

What is gentian violet?

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What is gentian violet used for?

A member asked:

Do gentian violet react with hydrogen peroxide? i first put some gentian violet on my wound and i wanna wash it by hydrogen peroxide. is that ok?

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