Small skin-colored bumps around the nipples are often normal areolar glands, but changes in color, pain, drainage, or texture deserve evaluation.
Tag: Moles & Lesions
Why Do I Get a Recurrent Sore Spot Behind One Ear?
A sore spot behind one ear can recur from irritation, dermatitis, follicle inflammation, or other skin changes. Learn when to get it checked.
Why Do I Have a Bump That Looks Like a Blackhead That Has Been There For Years? (Nevus Comedonicus)
A blackhead-like bump that stays for years may be nevus comedonicus, a benign follicular growth. Learn what it looks like and when to get it checked.
Why Does One Corner of My Nose Stay Red and Sore?
A red, sore corner of the nose may come from irritation, dermatitis, infection, or another skin change. Learn when a dermatologist should evaluate it.
Why Do I Have Tiny Red Veins Around an Old Scar?
Tiny red veins around an old scar may reflect visible surface blood vessels, past healing changes, irritation, or sun-related skin changes.
Why Do I Have a Rough Patch on My Lip That Keeps Coming Back?
A recurring rough patch on your lip may come from irritation, dryness, sun damage, or another condition. Learn when a dermatologist should check it.
Why Do I Have One Persistent Itchy Spot on My Ankle?
A persistent itchy spot on the ankle may reflect irritation, eczema, an itch-scratch cycle, infection, or another condition worth evaluating.
Why Do I Have Small Painful Bumps on the Edge of My Ear?
Painful bumps on the ear edge may come from pressure, irritation, inflammation, or a skin lesion. Learn what to watch for and when to get checked.
Why Do I Have a Small Hole or Pit in Front of My Ear? (Preauricular Pit)
A tiny hole in front of the ear may be a preauricular pit, a congenital skin opening. Learn what it is, when it matters, and when to seek care.
Why Do I Have a Tiny Blue Bump on My Lip?
A tiny blue bump on the lip may have several causes, including a venous lake or mucocele. Learn what to notice and when to see a dermatologist.

