Leprosy Mailing List – July 21, 2025
Ref.: (LML) Gentian Violet in (among others) leprosy wound care
From: William Dibb, UK
Dear colleagues,
I'm doing a presentation at a History of Medicine conference in the UK soon on the Medical History of Gentian Violet. I am keen to focus some of my time on leprosy.
As you are doubtless aware, Gentian (Crystal) Violet is antibacterial and antifungal and has been in use since the late 19th Century. It's cheap, relatively safe and established for topical use.
It would be interesting to know your experiences with Gentian Violet in leprosy wound care etc.
I have seen, in India, that it is still in use in some leprosy centres.
Thanks for your input.
Bill Dibb
William Dibb MA MB ChB FRCPath DipHIC DHMSA
Clinical Microbiology and Infection Control
dr.dibb@gmail.com
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