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If you've noticed you have pimples on your legs, look again. Even though these bumps may look like acne, dermatologists say that getting breakouts on your legs is extremely rare. Instead, it might be folliculitis. Here, learn everything there is to know about what it is, how to prevent it, and how to treat it.
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The Pimples On Your Legs May Actually Be Something Else
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