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I am 20 weeks pregnant, what is the safest way to treat tinea versicolor?
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Some topicals: Some topicals, such as zinc pyrithione are safe. Check with the pharmacist. Or wait until the end of your pregnancy/ breast feeding to treat. All the best.
Answered 7/20/2015
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