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My daughter aged 7 got tinea vesicolor in her face..please suggest the causes..effects and diet. thanks?
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T. Versicolor: Tinea versicolor is caused by a fungus, lasts about 6-8 weeks, causes no after effects, leaves no scars or blemishes diet does not enter into the picture.
Answered 4/3/2013
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