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GlossaryHyperpigmented Papules

small, dark, raised skin bumps

Hyperpigmented papules are small, raised bumps on the skin that are darker in color than the surrounding area. This increased pigmentation can result from various causes, including inflammation, sun exposure, or certain skin conditions. For professionals, these lesions may warrant further investigation to determine the underlying cause and appropriate treatment.

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research Eruptive Vellus Hair Cysts Treated With Lactic Acid: Case Report and Review of the Literature

February 2010 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

Lactic acid cream can help improve skin bumps known as eruptive vellus hair cysts.

research Cutaneous Mastocytosis in Children: An Indian Experience

9 citations , January 2005 in “Pediatric Dermatology”

Fox Fordyce disease can occur in prepubertal girls and may be underdiagnosed.

research Fox Fordyce Disease in a Prepubertal Girl

16 citations , January 2005 in “Pediatric Dermatology”

A 10-year-old girl with Fox Fordyce disease improved with treatment, suggesting the disease can occur before puberty and might be underdiagnosed in young girls.

research A Prickly Problem: Persistent Itchy Bumps on Cheeks and Neck in a 45-Year-Old African American Man

May 2006 in “The American journal of medicine”

The man had persistent itchy bumps on his cheeks and neck despite trying different shaving products.

research Contact Dermatitis Caused by a Grass, Axonopus Compressus, in a Healthy Adult Male Practicing Open Defecation

February 2026 in “Contact Dermatitis”

Avoiding exposure to certain grasses can prevent skin allergies, highlighting the importance of proper sanitation.

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