Pimples next to the areola may be caused by Montgomery’s nodules, folliculitis, sebaceous cysts, etc. 1. Montgomery’s Nodule: a small dotted nodule around the areola that resembles the opening of a hair follicle and feels like a pimple. 2. Folliculitis: Inflammatory reaction caused by bacterial infection of the hair follicles, which can be manifested as red papules and pimples next to the areola. 3. Sebaceous cysts: If the sebaceous glands are blocked, sebaceous secretions cannot be discharged and accumulate under the skin, forming cysts and the clinical manifestation of pimples next to areola. It is recommended that people with pimples next to the areola go to the hospital in a timely manner to clarify the cause of the disease, and if treatment is needed, standardized treatment should be carried out under the guidance of the doctor, so as to avoid the delay in the condition of the body to bring about adverse effects.