Pimples on the cheeks on both sides of the face may be folliculitis, acne, perifollicular keratosis, contact dermatitis.
1. Folliculitis: mostly caused by coagulase-positive Staphylococcus aureus infection, but also by Staphylococcus epidermidis Escherichia coli, Streptococcus or fungal infection. Folliculitis, boils and carbuncles can be induced by high temperature, excessive sweating, poor hygienic habits, scratching and long-term use of glucocorticoids.
2. Acne vulgaris: The etiology of acne is not completely clear but may be related to heredity, keratinization of follicular sebaceous gland ducts, androgen-induced mass secretion of sebaceous glands, propagation of Propionibacterium acnes, and immune-inflammatory response.
3. Perifollicular keratosis: usually associated with vitamin A deficiency, heredity, metabolic disorders, etc.
4. Contact dermatitis: Acne can also occur when the face comes into contact with certain allergy-prone items such as cosmetics, leading to the development of an allergic reaction.
There may be other reasons for the appearance of the above situation, it is recommended to go to the hospital for consultation, clear diagnosis and symptomatic treatment.