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I had white & brown patches( tinea versicolor) on my body ,face,hand .after consulting will doctor he prescribed :selsun shampoo and fluconazole af-400 tablet.it has worked very well for me.now after almost 2yrs it has again start appearing on my face (
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Tinea Versicolor: It is very common that Tinea Versicolor recur multiple times even after adequate treatment. there are steps that you can take to prevent future infections. Avoid excessive heat, avoid tanning or excessive sun exposure,avoid excessive sweating, and use prescribed medication.
Answered 3/15/2015
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