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Can tinea versicolor be passed to another person? what is the treatment for it ?
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Not contagious: This superficial fungal infection can be treated with either an anti-fungal cream, solution or sometimes if the case is severe oral medication. It does tend to come back even after it has been treated.
Answered 1/26/2014
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