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A member asked:
Will gentian violet work on nail fungus?
8 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
No: No, topical medications have low success rates. However they are cheap with little risks. For someone with liver disease, you may want to try laser treatment (fyi I do not have any financial relationships with these treatments). Lasers studies have show success with effective treatment and sometimes cure rates but they are very expensive and no insurance company cover them. I hope this helps!
Answered 6/2/2017
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Yes,but: It could work, but there are so many other products that are easier to use. Gentian violet can be very messy and will stain any it touches. I would recommend anything over the counter at the pharmacy over gentian violet.
Answered 11/25/2018
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No: I am not aware of any studies that show the gv will work on nail fungus. There are other topical s, oral or laser treatments available.
Answered 6/2/2013
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