Hello,
This has been bothering me for quite some time - but around last year, I had two small bumps underneath the surface of the areola on one of my breasts. They remained for a long time, and because I was stupid, I thought they were a form of acne (which sometimes occurred near the area) and picked at them. Now, the bumps are still there, but around them there is redness, almost like inflammation. The area doesn't hurt in any way, neither do the bumps, but the redness has simply not gone away.

It doesn't seem to me like it is a scar/hyper-pigmentation because it is more of a darker pink than a brown, but it isn't fading. I'm upset about this because it's been so long, and I'm aware most people will say I should just accept it and be comfortable, but I was wondering, if the redness is not a scar/permanent, is there any way or hope of it going away, if I see a doctor, or will they just dismiss it? Something to lighten the little spot, reduce the redness, or perhaps soothe the skin to lessen its visibility?

Any help at all is greatly appreciated!