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February 2014 in “Human & experimental toxicology” Testosterone injections can cause skin darkening and thickening.
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April 2005 in “Mycoses” A 1-day or 3-day itraconazole treatment is effective for acute vulvovaginal candidosis, but recurrent cases may need longer treatment.
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