You might be dealing with folliculitis, a very common infection of the hair follicle that can be caused by a variety of reasons (we'll get to them later). While some people experience itchy ...

Superficial folliculitis is an inflammation of the upper section of the hair follicle, and may be caused by an injury to the follicle, by infection, or by a chemical irritation of the follicle.

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It's usually caused by ingrown hairs, folliculitis, keratosis pilaris, and clogged pores. You can get rid of strawberry legs by moisturizing, exfoliating, and changing your shaving habits.