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A member asked:

Microsporum canis cure? tried terfinabine oral for 4 weeks, and dacatarin for 3 weeks. no improvement. it's everywhere and losing hope. had for 1 year

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

? the diagnosis: May be something else, have a second or even third opinion, it's your right, but mind you, at times the condition is hard to eradicate, goodluck

Dr Saghafi agreed

Answered 11/19/2016

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