Table of Contents
If you’ve ever opened your Google browser, you’ve probably noticed a few temptations. For example, searching for “grotesque” content is perfectly legal, but it can get you into a database if you do it too often. Take your time to avoid getting into such a database. There are also some things you should never Google, such as symptoms of serious illnesses. Searching online for a symptom of an illness can lead to a distorted or misrepresentative result. You should consult a doctor for medical advice if you’re worried about your health, and be sure to avoid searching for the symptoms of any disease.
Symptoms of various diseases
The symptoms of various diseases are not always easy to identify. They often overlap with one another and range greatly. If you’re wondering if you’re sick, don’t use the internet to find answers. There are many diseases out there, so it’s important to get a proper diagnosis before you begin researching. There’s no sense in wasting your time on symptoms that might be a sign of another disease.
Images of gentian violet staining the skin
GV, or crystal violet, is an antiseptic dye with antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-tumor properties. It has traditionally been used as an over-the-counter skin-care treatment for various dermatological problems, but it has no long-term clinical evidence for its effectiveness and safety. As a result, it is no longer used for medical purposes. However, it has been used for centuries for other purposes, including in dye mixtures.
GV was used to treat impetigo long before antibiotics became widespread, and is especially helpful to people allergic to penicillin. It was discovered as an antiseptic by German ophthalmologist Jakob Stilling, who published a monograph on the bactericidal properties of pyoktanin, probably a mixture of aniline dyes related to gentian violet.