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.
For example, a prescription deductible refers to the amount of out-of-pocket money a policy holder must spend on medication before the plan's coverage begins. Similarly, a hospital deductible refers to the amount a policy holder must pay before coverage starts.