Gentian Violet 1% Solution - Antiseptic - De La Cruz

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Gentian violet is an antiseptic dye that has been used throughout history to treat fungal infections and may have some antibacterial properties. Gentian violet will stain the skin and clothing. Avoid getting the medicine on your clothes. Side Effects There are many treatment options for thrush, but a centuries-old treatment option has included the use of gentian violet. Sun M, et al, Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment’s (OEHHA) Reproductive and Cancer Hazard Assessment Branch. (2019 update). Evidence on the carcinogenicity of gentian violet. To use gentian violet for thrush on the breast, apply the product directly to the nipple or affected area.

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Since there are standard medications that are known to be safe and effective, your provider is more likely to recommend these. Antifungal resistance can be a serious complication for people if fungal infections are left untreated. Some fungi have the ability to spread systemically and affect vital body components such as blood, heart, brain, and eyes. The use of gentian violet to treat thrush declined in the face of these new antifungal medications, which proved very effective in treating thrush. Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Most cases of thrush in infants do not require any treatment, or can be safely treated with a prescription medication, nystatin, which has been proven to be safe and effective. Breastfeeding mothersWhaley SG, et al. (2017). Azole antifungal resistance in Candida albicansand emerging non- albicans Candidaspecies.

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Gentian violet was a popular thrush treatment until the second half of the 20th century when the first antifungal nystatin was produced in 1949, followed by the azole antifungals in 1969. Laboratory studies have shown that gentian violet is capable of causing cancer in mice, but there is little evidence of this occurring in humans While some OBGYNs believe it to be the most effective solution for thrush on the nipple, others suggest it may easily cause irritation, may cause cancer, and it’s safety has not been thoroughly studied.Do not apply an occlusive dressing (airtight covering, such as kitchen plastic wrap) over this medicine. It may cause irritation of the skin.

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An overgrowth of candida yeast, the bacteria that causes thrush, is an extremely common, but nonetheless uncomfortable and unwelcome. As a thrush treatment for babies, gentian violet can be used on the tongue and affected areas of the mouth. Breastfeeding mothers have found gentian violet an effective, rapid relief solution for thrush on the nipple area. More research needs to be done to determine whether or not gentian violet really is a more suitable or desirable method for thrush treatment than other antifungal options. What Medical Professionals Say

Australia. Australia declared gentian violet (called crystal violet) a potential risk to public health in 1994. It canceled clearance certificates for products containing it for both use on human skin and veterinary use. Many medicines have not been studied specifically in older people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in younger adults. Although there is no specific information comparing use of this medicine in the elderly with use in other age groups, this medicine is not expected to cause different side effects or problems in older people than it does in younger adults. Drug Interactions