: a solution containing boric acid, phenol, resorcinol, and fuchsin in acetone, alcohol, and water that is applied externally in the treatment of fungal infections of the skin
called also Castellani's paint
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“Carbolfuchsin paint.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/carbolfuchsin%20paint. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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