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.
A deduction is an amount of money withheld from a paycheck in order to make a payment to a third party such as insurance premiums, 401k savings, wage garnishments, etc. For further reading about deductions, see our payroll deductions and pre-tax vs. post-tax payroll deductions articles.