21CF,
To answer your questions.
1) Does this create a special danger of unintentionally or intentionally introducing toxic substances into the body when applying Pennsaid
For DMSO to work as a cellular transport facilitator, the molecules have to be fairly small. I can not remember exactly how many kdaltons, but di7026 posted it some time back on SH. By no means is everything transported across the skin via DMSO - in fact most things are not.
As far as washing ones hands goes, even when you take a pill, your hands should be clean. But in any event, I envision most people using this stuff after they have had a shower and are getting reading for the days OR they are in a washroom and have access to soap and water. If I were going to use it, I'd apply it when I was in a public washroom. Most people have to go at least every 4 hours, so in my own mind that is not a big issue.
Also - the stuff is absorbed very quickly. After applying, a quick wipe would likely do the trick.
2) ...the garlic effect: an inconvenient side effect of DMSO is the presence of a garlic odour and taste in the patient's mouth shortly after application of DMSO.
Non-issue with Pennsaid. I have never heard of one person who has used it complaining of that. I think it got that reputation from those who use industrial grade in copious quantities.
3) Could DMSO be used to conveniently transport narcotics into the body?
Would depend upon the nature of the molecule -- likely yes IMO.
4) (pretend I am Russett:) is there any medical evidence that DMSO is not excreted from the body, quickly, or does it accumulate in the body tissue/organs?
It is excreted quickly via urine and does not accumulate in the body.
5) As to application methods, I suppose that DMX has their reasons for going with the drop method (likely a dosing issue), but a roll-on would seem more convenient.
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