Methyl Violet 10B

Gentian violet (crystal violet, Methyl Violet 10B, hexamethyl pararosaniline chloride) is an antifungal agent. Typically prepared as a weak (e.g. 1%) solution in water, it is painted on skin or gums to treat or prevent fungal infections. Gentian violet does not require a doctor's prescription (in the US), but is not easily found in drug stores. Tampons treated with gentian violet are sometimes used for vaginal applications. Image File history File links Methyl_Violet_10B.png Summary Description: Chemical structure of Methyl Violet 10B Author, date of creation: selfmade by Shaddack, 3 November 2005 Source: self-made Copyright: Public Domain (PD) Comments: b/w hires PNG; ChemDraw Licensing File links The following pages link to this file: Methyl violet... Image File history File links Methyl_Violet_10B.png Summary Description: Chemical structure of Methyl Violet 10B Author, date of creation: selfmade by Shaddack, 3 November 2005 Source: self-made Copyright: Public Domain (PD) Comments: b/w hires PNG; ChemDraw Licensing File links The following pages link to this file: Methyl violet... Structure of Methyl Violet 2B Methyl violet is the name given to a group of similar chemicals used as pH indicators and dyes. ... Pararosaniline, Magenta 0, Basic Red 9, or C.I. 42500 is a magenta dye having chemical formula C19H18N3Cl. ... An antifungal drug is medication used to treat fungal infections such as athletes foot, ringworm and candidiasis (thrush), as well as serious systemic infections like cryptococcal meningitis. ... The Term mycosis (plural: mycoses) refers to conditions in which fungi pass the resistance barriers of the human or animal body and establish infections. ... A tampon in the vagina A tampon with applicator The elements of a tampon with applicator. ...

Gentian violet is also known as Andergon, Aniline violet, Axuris, Badil, Basic Violet 3, Brilliant Violet 58, Gentiaverm, Hexamethyl-p-rosaniline chloride, Meroxylan, Meroxyl, Methylrosalinide chloride, Methyl Violet 10BNS, Pyoktanin, Vianin, Viocid, and Viola Crystallina.

Applications

Commonly used for

Tinea; e.g. Athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm

Candida albicans and related infections; e.g. thrush, yeast infections

Mouth ulcers^[1]

In forensics, gentian violet was used to develop fingerprints. Ringworm, also known as Tinea, is a contagious (excluding tinea versicolor[1]) fungal infection of the poop. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... Jock itch, or more correctly tinea cruris, is a fungal infection of the groin region. ... Candidiasis, commonly called yeast infection or thrush, is a fungal infection of any of the Candida species, of which Candida albicans is the most common. ... Candidiasis, commonly called yeast infection or thrush, is a fungal infection of any of the Candida species, of which Candida albicans is the most common. ... Mouth ulcer on the lower lip A mouth ulcer (from Latin ulcus) is the name for the appearance of an open sore inside the mouth caused by a break in the mucous membrane or the epithelium on the lips or surrounding the mouth. ... Forensic science (often shortened to forensics) is the application of a broad spectrum of sciences to answer questions of interest to the legal system. ... The tip of a finger showing the friction ridge structure. ...

In body piercing, gentian violet is commonly used to mark the location for placing a tongue piercing. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

Engineering students of Ryerson University, the University of Waterloo, the University of Toronto, Queen's University and Laurentian University in Canada traditionally use this substance to dye their whole bodies purple in preparation for homecoming celebrations and frosh week. Additionally, Queen's golden leather engineering jacket, also known as Golden Party Armour or GPA, is purpled using this dye. It has been said that Gentian violet is actually in the blood of Queen's Engineers. Ryerson University is a publicly funded post-secondary education institution located in the heart of downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. ... The University of Waterloo, also known as UW, UWaterloo, or simply, Waterloo is a medium-sized research-intensive public university in the city of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. ... The University of Toronto (U of T) is a coeducational public research university in Toronto, Ontario. ... Queens University, generally referred to simply as Queens, is a coeducational, non-sectarian, research-intensive university located in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. ... Laurentian University (Université Laurentienne), founded in 1960, is a mid-sized bilingual university in Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards and appeal to a wider international audience, this article may require cleanup. ...

Precautions

Gentian violet's worst common side effect is staining skin and cloth, but if used on ulcerations or open wounds it can cause tattooing. It is generally considered safe for use on children and breastfeeding mothers. It has even been applied to the mouth and lips of premature infants, and has a long history of safe use. Many have recommended it for thrush on the nipple, and La Leche League lists gentian violet as a possible alternative.^[1] However, in large quantities, gentian violet may lead to ulceration of a baby's mouth and throat and is linked with mouth cancer. Dr. Sears recommends using it sparingly.^[2] Gentian violet has also been linked to cancer in the digestive tract of other animals.^[3] An ulcer (from Latin ulcus) is an open sore of the skin, eyes or mucous membrane, often caused by an initial abrasion and generally maintained by an inflammation and/or an infection. ... Superficial bullet wounds In medicine, a wound is a type of physical trauma wherein the skin is torn, cut or punctured (an open wound), or where blunt force trauma causes a contusion (a closed wound). ... For other uses, see Tattoo (disambiguation). ... Breastfeeding an infant Symbol for breastfeeding (Matt Daigle, Mothering magazine contest winner 2006) Breastfeeding is the process of a woman feeding an infant or young child with milk from her breasts. ... La Leche League International (LLLI) is an international non-profit organization founded in 1956 to give support and information to women who choose to breastfeed their babies. ... Dr. William Sears (fl. ...

When using gentian in order to purple skin or jackets, care should be taken to mix only low concentrations of the crystal into warm water. This avoids the material attaining a golden hue. Additionally, jackets with a waterproof coating should be scrubbed lightly with a scrub pad or light grade sand paper before dying.^[4] For other senses of this word, see crystal (disambiguation). ...

Web Site References

Gentian Violet and Thrush

Gentian Violet

Jacket Purpling Guide

Clinical Practice Guidelines

Popular culture

In Catch-22, the medics are portrayed as using gentian violet on feet and gums as a universal panacea. Catch 22 can refer to: A book by Joseph Heller, or the movie based on the book; see Catch-22. ... The universal panacea (PAN-ah-see-ah), one of the goals sought by many alchemists, was a remedy that would cure all diseases and prolong life indefinitely. ...