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The conclusion is that dermatologists need to improve prescription practices to reduce errors and drug interaction risks.
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January 2017 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A woman had a rare infection of both white piedra and head lice, which improved after 10 weeks of antifungal treatment.
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November 2018 in “Postgraduate Medical Journal” Trichoscopy is a useful, quick, and non-invasive way to diagnose tinea capitis.
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May 2017 in “Medicine” Oral isotretinoin was recommended for a 21-year-old woman with severe acne.