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A lotion with tretinoin, minoxidil, and betamethasone valerate helped treat a woman's skin infection.
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February 2014 in “Analytical Letters” The method accurately measures the amount of ketoconazole in anti-dandruff shampoo and cream, and can also be used to monitor the drug in human plasma.
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