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.

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, it was a wonder ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m interested in consuming dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO). I’ve read it will destroy the root of cancer and hasten the healing of broken bones, ligaments and strained muscles. My question ...

Dear Dr. Roach: What is your take on the benefits versus risks of DMSO? -- W.R. Answer: DMSO (dimethyl sulfoxide) has only one use approved by the Food and Drug Administration, in people with ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I’m interested in consuming dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO). I’ve read it will destroy the root of cancer and hasten the healing of broken bones, ligaments and strained muscles. My question ...

DMSO has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits, which may help relieve pain. The FDA approved DMSO for interstitial cystitis since it decreases bladder inflammation. You may develop side effects ...

We report that low percentages of dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) in liquid chromatography solvents lead to a strong enhancement of electrospray ionization of peptides, improving the sensitivity of protein ...

Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) is a widely used solvent that is miscible with water and a wide range of organic solvents. It goes by several names, including methyl sulfoxide, sulfinylbismethane, and ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I’m interested in consuming dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO). I’ve read it will destroy the root of cancer and hasten the healing of broken bones, ligaments and strained muscles. My question ...

Dear W.R.: 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 also ...