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Fungal infection all over the back of body. lasting for more than 1.5 years. tinea corporis , tyza.. fintrix , terbinafine gave some recovery not cure?

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Dr. Lois A Freisleben-Cook answered

Need second opinion: This is too long for a fungal infection to last. You need a good evaluation by someone to relook at your diagnosis and consider other types of infection or immune problems.

Answered 5/5/2017

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A member asked:

Fungal infection all over the back of body. lasting for more than 1.5 years. tinea corporis , tyza.. fintrix , terbinafine gave some recovery not cure?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Lois A Freisleben-Cook answered

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