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Tinea versicolor can this kill you? i use head and shoulders on the spots no insurance will this disease kill me without medical cate
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Not fatal: Tinea versicolor is not fatal. Anti-dandruff shampoos will work occasionally, but anti-fungal creams are more effective. Here are some to try; http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/tinea-versicolor/basics/lifestyle-home-remedies/con-20024674 Good luck.
Answered 4/14/2015
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