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My mom has 2 patches of reddish pink color bordered with dark brown color on head under her hairs and one on the ear. she has been using Surfaz-SN ointment for since 2 years but no visible results is there. only relief that the ointment has given is that it has controlled the itching of that patched are.
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Don't worry...y suffering from DLE causing this problem... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription
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