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Tinea versicolor (fungal skin infection) risk of recurrence?

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Dr. Keira Barr answered

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Yes: This condition tends to recur. Best way to minimize recurrence is after infection is adequately treated, use over the counter anti-dandruff shampoo a few times a week as a "body soap" on the area affected by infection. This will help keep the causative yeast under better control.

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Answered 8/12/2019

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