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How does selenium sulfide reduce tinea versicolor? are there risks to long term use as a treatment?
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Fungal infection : Tinea versicolor is a common skin condition related to overgrowth of a fungus that naturally lives in your body. Selenium sulfide shampoo is safe and helps with treatment and prevention of tinea versicolor.
Answered 10/17/2015
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