Small bumps on both sides of the cheeks are usually caused by acne, folliculitis, cornrows, contact dermatitis and other diseases.
1. Acne: it occurs on the cheeks, forehead, chest and back, manifested as pimples, pustules, pimples, etc. The cause of the disease is related to the secretion of androgens, sebum secretion, keratinization of cells around the hair follicles and other factors.
2. Folliculitis: the cause of the disease is mainly related to bacterial and fungal infections, manifested as pimples centered on hair follicles, if the follicles on both sides of the cheeks are inflamed, red bumps will appear.
3. Corns: the cause is mostly related to heredity, sweat duct damage, the skin will appear multiple hard texture of small pimples, the color is mostly yellowish-white, often in the cheeks, forehead, eyelids and other parts.
4. Contact dermatitis: the cause of the disease and contact with exogenous substances to stimulate the skin, manifested as redness, swelling, blisters, pimples and other changes in the skin, the patient’s self-awareness of the symptoms of itching, swelling and pain. If the sides of the cheeks suffer from contact dermatitis, it will lead to the local appearance of small bumps.
There are many reasons that lead to small bumps on both sides of the cheeks, and it is recommended that patients choose regular hospitals to check and clarify the causes.