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Tinea versicolor: i googled for the white spots on my skin and they look exactly like tinea versicolor. how can i kill it?
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Selsun blue: You may try selsun blue shampoo. Lather every day in the shower for 5 minutes then rinse off. This is your soap, do not use any other soap. If this doesn't work then you may need to see your dermatologist for a stronger shampoo or an oral pill.
Answered 9/18/2013
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