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I used to use a lot of baby oil and lotion on my body can that cause a fungus ???i have white ash spots can that tinea versicolor

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Skin irritants: Although it would be unlikely for oils and lotions to cause fungal infections in people with normal skin, there are chemicals in some products that create sensitivity and rashes. Tinea versicolor is a fungal infection which may have been able to infect you if you have become sensitive to the oils and your skin cannot protect itself as well as usual.

Answered 11/2/2016

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