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. 1979 Feb;20(2):45–48.

Topical Treatment of Experimental Ringworm in Guinea Pigs with Griseofulvin in Dimethylsulfoxide

K Post, J R Saunders
PMCID: PMC1789490  PMID: 436106

Abstract

The topical administration of 1.5% griseofulvin in dimethylsulfoxide for five to seven days was a satisfactory treatment regime for experimental ringworm in the guinea pig.

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