DMSO is a colorless chemical solvent that may have many medical uses but is currently only approved by the FDA to treat interstitial cystitis. The story of dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) is an unusual one.

It is instilled directly in the bladder for this and is sometimes used for other urinary conditions, although there is no evidence of its usefulness. DMSO is often used topically for ...

Until 1963, dimethyl sulfoxide was just another liquid solvent used in industry. Then University of Oregon researchers reported that DMSO had varied medicinal properties—that, in fact ...

Medically reviewed by Erika Prouty, PharmDDimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) has been shown to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which can help relieve pain. DMSO may also prevent skin damage ...

It is instilled directly in the bladder for this and is sometimes used for other urinary conditions, although there is no evidence of its usefulness. DMSO is often used topically for ...

W.R. Answer: DMSO (dimethyl sulfoxide) has only one use approved by the Food and Drug Administration, in people with interstitial cystitis, where it is directly instilled into the bladder.

It is instilled directly in the bladder for this and is sometimes used for other urinary conditions, although there is no evidence of its usefulness. DMSO is often used topically for ...

It is instilled directly in the bladder for this and is sometimes used for other urinary conditions, although there is no evidence of its usefulness. DMSO is often used topically for ...

W.H. ANSWER: DMSO is indicated by the Food and Drug Administration for the symptomatic relief of interstitial cystitis, a chronic and painful bladder condition. It is instilled directly in the bladder ...