Small bumps on the cheek area on both sides of the face may be caused by acne, cornrows, periosteal keratosis. 1. Acne: small bumps on both sides of the cheeks are mostly seen in common acne, the cause of which is related to the abnormal keratinization of sebaceous gland ducts and the propagation of Propionibacterium acnes, resulting in localized pimples and inflammatory pimples, and in severe cases, pustules, nodules, cysts and abscesses may be formed. 2. Milia: Milia, also known as prickly heat and sweat rash, can occur on the face, resulting in the appearance of localized pinpoint-sized pimples and papules, which can be accompanied by obvious itching. 3. Keratosis pilaris: the cause of keratosis pilaris is not clear, most of them are related to heredity, manifested as keratin plugs at the mouth of the hair follicle, multiple pinpoint-sized follicular keratotic papules, occasionally itchy. Patients with small bumps on the cheeks on both sides of the cheek area, it is recommended not to scratch the stimulus, you can go to the hospital dermatology department to find the cause, for the cause of the treatment.