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A lotion with tretinoin, minoxidil, and betamethasone valerate helped treat a woman's skin infection.
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January 2023 in “Mycopathologia” A woman's hair loss and scalp swelling, caused by a fungal infection, was wrongly treated but eventually cured with Terbinafine, emphasizing its effectiveness.
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