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What are the best prevention methods for tinea versicolor during the summer months ?
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Tinea Versicolor: Keeping the body cool is helpful. The yeast associated with tinea versicolor thrives in a moist , humid environment . Even then the condition may appear seasonally and require topical antifungal therapy and selenium shampoos
Answered 8/7/2015
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