Hyperpigmented Bumps: Anyone Found an Alternative to Cauterization?
These bumps started appearing about two years ago. They’re itchy, flaky, and have noticeable hyperpigmentation. I saw a dermatologist, but the only treatment they offer is cauterization, charging me $250 per bump, which is really expensive. I’m hoping there’s a more affordable and effective treatment out there because I just want clear skin.
I’ve noticed they tend to show up after I eat shrimp or other seafood, which I’m allergic to, or during breakouts. It usually starts with pimples, and then these bumps follow. They don’t go away on their own, and scratching them only makes them worse and bigger over time.
Cauterization works about 75% of the time, permanently removing them, but I’m really hoping for a better long-term solution
Posted Oct 10, 2025, 7:27 PM UTC