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Why do i get acne on my legs?
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Probably not acne: You probably have folliculitis on your legs. If you shave them you may cut yourself and then a bacteria may cause what looks like a pimple to develop. If you have a lot of them you should see your dermatologist.
Answered 9/14/2013
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