I have been lurking on Lactnet for several weeks now and appreciate the information. I am currently working to become a lactation professional, and I have a question about gentian violet. On another discussion group, it was reported that geniantian violet causes cancer! Is this true? No references were given for research. I'm sure many LLL leaders and LCs would need to know if this is the case. I do have a personal interest in this as well, but I would like to know if I should refrain from recommending this in the future. I am aware of Nystatin, Diflucan, etc. Sincerely, Amy Kwilinski