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A member asked:

My daughter aged 7 got tinea vesicolor in her face..please suggest the causes..effects and diet. thanks?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

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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