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I have some kind of pimples on my skin. its on my arms and legs. big but not to much on legs. small and a lot of them on my arms?

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Possibly kp: It sounds like you have keratosis pilaris (kp). This often appears from childhood. There are other diagnoses that can look like pimples such as molluscum contagiosum. It is best to see a dermatologist so they can examine your extremities.

Answered 10/4/2016

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