Whether or not you experience breakouts on your face, this is a normal assumption.
However, most of the time that’s not the case.
It is exceedingly rare for acne to occur on the legs, saysCaliforniabased board-certified dermatologist Annie Chiu.
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Hence, the appearance of leg pimples.
However, distinguishing folliculitis frompimplescan be a bit tricky.
“They can itch or burn and be painful,” she adds.
See their answers, below.
Meet the Experts
What Causes Folliculitis?
Folliculitis results from a number of specific scenarios, many of which we can address on our own.
How to Prevent Folliculitis:
To prevent folliculitis, beware of tight clothing.Dr.
Pay attention to your hair removal methods.
How Is Folliculitis Treated?
Treatment often combines bothprescription and over-the-counter topicals.
In severe cases, she notes, oral antibiotics are sometimes used.
Facial bacterial infections: Folliculitis.
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