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A member asked:

Hi a have tinea versicolor on my face and nose don't have a lot of spots mostly on nose can i put loprox (ciclopirox) cream all over my face ?

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You can: You can try it. See your dermatologist for evaluation and to discuss treatment options if does not get better.

Answered 3/31/2013

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