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Red bumpy looking things on my legs, that sort of looks like a scar but isn't. what could it be?

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Dr. Jeffrey Juchau answered

It could: Be a number of things, but it needs to be seen and evaluated by a physician to give you an appropriate answer.

Answered 3/11/2016

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A member asked:

Red bumpy looking things on my legs, that sort of looks like a scar but isn't. what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Juchau answered

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