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Im pretty sure my 4 month old son has tinea versicolor. his doctor prescribed triamcinlone and its doing nothing. is there anything else i can try?

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See a dermatologist: This diagnosis is very unlikely for an infant. Stop fooling around and see a pro.

Dr Ferguson agreed

Answered 8/3/2016

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