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Are there some genetic reasons i get tinea off and on?

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Local immune system: Prevalence to infection is combination of localized immune function and colonization by strain of fungus. The use of oral antifungal may eradicate the fungus. A dilute clorox bath 1 cup per tub one tp tpw times per week may decrease decolonization.

Answered 2/15/2012

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