DMSO herpes treatment begins by topically applying the drug to any outbreak for three days following the initial outbreak. The second part of the treatment program is maintenance. This involves applying DMSO to the areas for three days every month even if there is no outbreak, and to continue maintenance for five months.
deductible - (taxes) an amount that can be deducted (especially for the purposes of calculating income tax) 1  revenue enhancement, tax, taxation - charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government.
In health insurance, a deductible is the amount that you as a policyholder must pay each year toward your medical expenses before the insurance company begins to pay its share. Let's say you have a health plan with a $1,500 deductible. After a stay at the hospital, you might have a medical bill for $30,000.