GENTIAN VIOLET SOL 2% ***HUM Size: 2 OZ

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I had an open wound for several weeks. Maybe it was a spider bite, or a flea bite, maybe it was some resistent infection. Tried neosporin, both ointment and cream; silver gel; tolnaftate cream; peroxide scrubs; alcohol; manuka honey; magnesium sulfate; rosemary--pretty much any antimicrobial that I had around the house that was recommended for nasty and unresponsive infections, and any antiinflammatory I could think of including cortisone cream, benedryl gel, salicylic acid, resveratrol, n-acetyl cysteine ("NAC"). Tried covering it, and leaving it open to the air. It just kept getting worse, and nothing could stop the flow of liquid or make it scab over. I had had success treating open ulcers in pets, using gentian violet, which I had obtained in an aerosol form at a horse supply store. After quickly curing a chronic infection in my pet's paw, I had used up the excess gentian violet by (deliberately!) dyeing my white bikini a lovely deep purple, so I had to get more for my own wound. I ordered this one and got it in two days. Within hours of applying, the open wound dried and the inflammed area started to shrink in size. I kept it covered just enough to prevent getting purple spots on everything. I used the gentian violet morning and evening for 3 days, then stopped treatment for 2 days so that a doctor would be able both see the wound and would be able to get a good culture of anything that might be living in there. By the time I was able to get a doctor's appointment, five days after starting gentian violet, the wound had completely scabbed over, so they told me I'd done a good job taking care of it and sent me packing without any additional treatment. Yes, it is messy if you aren't careful and if you don't cover it during treatment, but if nothing else works for an open wound, try this. Incidentally, the instructions say NOT to use it on an open wound because it might cause tattooing. However, I did use it on an open wound because, well, I was really tired of having an open wound and was very afraid that I was liable to spread some hideous disease to other people, and I decided that I would prefer a small round tattoo on my shin to getting my leg amputated due to chronic infection. In addition, when I had used it on my pet rat's open wound, his skin did not retain a tattoo but instead turned a healthy clear pink within days of stopping treatment; and that's what happened when I used it on my own skin. Just two data points, but when the worst a medication can do to you is possibly leave a mark, I figure it's worth it to stop an infection from spreading.UPDATE: A week after writing the above, one of my pets had surgery to drain an infection in his jaw, and was sent home with oral antibiotics. I asked her if I could also apply a topical antimicrobial, and listed what I have at home. She said Neosporin is ok, silver gel is great, but gentian violet is fantastic. However, she warned, we want to leave a small opening for any infected material to drain out; therefore, gentian violet should not be used for the first few days because it might cause the wound to HEAL TOO QUICKLY. She didn't offer an explanation of how that happens, just decades of experience with animals.

This is an amazingly effective OTC medical product. And the 2% is FASTER working than that 1% but that's the ONLY difference. I don't think I can find anyone more adoring the color PURPLE than me...HOWEVER this stuff REALLY STAINS and STICKS to staining for many many many weeks. SO BE OH SO CAREFUL. Wear gloves when applying. Have LOTS of fresh Qtip swabs, paper towels and when you want to discard the swabs, place them in a plastic ziploc like bag before throwing them in your trash!!! TRY to let it the area you have applied it to become completely DRY!!! before letting your skin come in contact with anything else. IF that's not possible, Wrap the area with paper towels first. IF you have to use it inside your mouth...before applying to your inside cheek, or gums....take the TEENIEST TINIEST amount of Vaseoline and swipe it over your teeth...if you DON"T you will have PURPLE teeth for a very very very long time. YOU will hate that to happen.

Good price, fast shipping. The doc recommended to try this. Really didn't do anything but the color is very pretty.

Who knows if 2% is any better/more effective than 1%. My Podiatrist didn't seem to care (he uses 1%). Old fashioned Antifungal - great on areas - where you don't care if it gets stained dark purple for weeks.

Most people today do not know about this excellent fungicide and antibacterial solution. This product will stain everything so be careful. Make sure you let it dry completely or it will stain clothing or other parts of your body. The stain on your skin will go away eventually and lightens with washing so don't worry. My parents used this for everything and also for mouth sores and thrush. I bought this for ringworm and this combined with neem oil, tea tree oil, MD cream, and EXTREME CLEANLINESS which finally completely resolved it. I do believe the gentian violet helped tremendously as it dried it out. It takes awhile to get rid of ringworm so don't stop using it right away, even if it looks clear it can reactivate. Check body regularly even after the "ring" goes away as a small spore could have traveled onto something and it could reactivate. Wash bedding, sheets and towels. I used heavy duty paper towels instead of towels when the fungus was active. Be careful not to touch pets with the infected areas as it could contaminate to your pet and it is very difficult to get rid of. I am not sure if this could be used on pets but I think it is okay but it is best to check with a pharmacist or vet before using.

I bought this from Amazon because finding gentian violet is getting harder and harder to do. I use it primarily for mixing up an ear remedy for my dogs. However, I also found that, not too long ago, I developed a very stubborn case of athlete's foot that just wouldn't go away. since it helps prevent yeast infections in my dog's ears, I figured I would try some on my problem. I put a little on a cotton swab and coated the affected area. Let it dry and then put on the usual cream. After doing this for a few days, my athlete's foot was gone. it didn't not burn but helped ease the itch, which was nice.Now if you never have used gentian violet before, I have to worn you, it stains. I mean IT STAINS. I mean Everything and it is very difficult to get out, even if you get it on your fingers, you will have purple fingers for a while, so avoid using the applicator directly on an area to avoid drips, but instead dab it on a swab and you should be OK.I love the stuff and it is sad that it is getting harder to find locally. At least I can get it here on line.

Works great! Look the treatment up for dog ear infections!