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Gentian violet topical

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Gentian violet

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Diarrhea
Nausea
Vomiting
Mouth ulcers
Mouth sores

Treats

Tinea
Condition
Vaginal yeast infection (candidal vaginitis)
Condition
Ringworm (tinea)
Condition
Yeast infection (candidiasis)
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A member asked:

What is gentian violet?

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A 38-year old asked:

What is gentian violet used for?

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A male 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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A 20-year old female asked:

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

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A 17-year old female asked:

Is Gentian Violet safe to use as an alternative hair dye? Pros and cons? Possibility of reaction?

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A 26-year old female 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?

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A 36-year old female asked:

Was swabbed vaginally with gentian violet and hours later am experiencing burning- fairly extreme with urination. Is this normal?

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A 40-year old female asked:

Will gentian violet work on nail fungus?

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A 22-year old female asked:

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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A 20-year old female asked:

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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A 25-year old female asked:

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?

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A 21-year old female asked about a 47-year old female:

Perineal radiation burn skin is comin off&burns a lot anus pains too while excretion.What is d best way to cure it?It is area between buttocks.Not cured wd gentian violet&lysine hydrochloride cream.

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A male asked:

I am a male and got hit in the gentian area. After about a week I have a little inflammation. What is this cause of this?

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A 64-year old female asked:

I am on 50mg sertraline is it ok to take Kalms a herbal remedy with hops valerin and gentian natural plant remedy ?

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A 45-year old female asked:

Per dr. I'm 30w pregnant, using gentian violet for yeast infection on nipples as well as Monistat 7 cream internally and on nipples. Your pro opinion?

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A 19-year old male asked:

Why is my nails turning light violet from pink color?

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A 25-year old male asked:

I have violet or extremely sexual dreams. Im on medication for anxiety and dressive disorder. What could be the problem?

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A 38-year old asked:

Is it possible that a human being have red or violet eyes ?

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A 18-year old female asked:

Is it normal for the anus to be purple or violet?

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A 26-year old male asked:

Is im and screws removal done under local or general anesthetic. Does it hurt ? Violet uk

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A 24-year old female asked:

I have a steam burn in my fnger...It looks dark red or violet..How can I treat it? And prevent it from leaving a mark?

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A 21-year old female asked:

Can you get a gangrene from navel piercing? My navel piercing's holes are a little violet and always a little humid, i don't have other symptoms

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A 16-year old male asked:

My nails having a light violet color but theres no pain in my chest shoulder and back what is the possible cause of having a light violet in my nails?

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A 47-year old asked:

All light suddenly appeared to change to a purple/violet tint. What does this mean about my vision?

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A 49-year old asked:

Can the ultra violet light help skin rashes/pimples/sores?

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A 18-year old male asked:

My nails are always pink and a bit violet in the base. Does it indicate a heart problem?

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A 51-year old female asked:

What is violet - 407 medication ?

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A 24-year old female asked:

What creams i can use to treat violet patches developed due to excessive usage of hot packs! is it erythema ab igne! will it fade!

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A 23-year old male asked:

Injured neck after violet extension and heard crack. Stiff and painful neck for 2 weeks. 4 months later have non painful grinding noise. What do I do?

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A 24-year old female asked:

What is the treatment of erythema ab igne caused by hot packs? I've violet patches?

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