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I have acne on the sides of my legs and on my labia. Doctors say it is from sweating. Please help! It is embarrassing.

Related Topics: Acne, Leg, Sweating
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This could be a condition called folliculitis due to friction and sweating. It may help to use a cleanser with salicylic acid and a topical antibiotic afterwards such as clindamycin gel (this is a prescription product).

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