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Why Do My Legs Itch When I Run?

March 1, 2015

Runner's itch, that intense sensation you feel when you exercise, has many possible causes. From dry skin to allergies, find the cause to stop the itch. Learn More

Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: allergic reaction, antihistamine, histamine, itchy, runner's itch, running, urticaria
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