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A member asked:
Help please. when i work out i get red bumps on my thighs and shins, what's the deal?
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Folliculitis: Several possibilities including folliculitis which is inflammation of the hair follicles. Some people also get a histamine release when they sweat which can cause redness. See your primary care or a dermatologist for further recommendations.
Answered 4/20/2013
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