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2018-09-16 13:57:51
How to use CANDID TV SUSPENSION for tinea versicolor in face??I have small white patches in face and dermatologists identifies it as TV
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No.. Avoid it..Will cause irritant contact dermatitis.. Don't worry..... Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, by direct online consultation for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

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Donot self treat. There is specific way for applying this and it may cause severe irritation of applied the wrong way. Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment

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Please do not apply it on face. There are other antifungal creams available instead of candid tv. Because, if wrongly applied, can cause contact allergy

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