Gentian Violet and Its Uses in Dermatology

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Gentian violet has been used since 1890 for various dermatological conditions.

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Ethanol is not used as a co-solvent for Gentian violet solution in this lab.

False (B)

Gentian violet is derived from gentian flowers.

False (B)

Gentian violet is used as a histological stain in Gram's Method.

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The main purpose of adding co-solvents is to reduce the solubility of compounds.

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Co-solvent

A substance added to a primary solvent to increase the solubility of another substance.

Gentian violet

An antiseptic dye used for topical treatments and staining.

Solvent

A substance in which other substances dissolve.

Gentian violet solution (topical)

A Gentian violet solution designed for application to the skin (or other external body parts).

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Ethanol

A co-solvent used in preparing the topical Gentian violet solution.

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Histological stain

A dye used to highlight specific structures in tissues or cells during microscopic examination.

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Gram's Method

A technique used to classify bacteria based on their cell wall properties using a dye like Gentian violet.

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