Pimples on the sides of the cheeks may refer to acne, folliculitis and other diseases that manifest as pimples as a result. You can use topical antibiotic ointment, retinoids, and oral medication if necessary.
1. Acne: Acne, also known as pimples, is a common chronic inflammatory, follicular sebaceous gland disease in dermatology. It can be treated with topical selenium disulfide, azelaic acid, salicylic acid, clindamycin, fusidic acid, benzoyl peroxide, etc., which are anti-inflammatory and kill Propionibacterium acnes.
Topical retinoids such as retinoic acid ointment and adapalene gel can also be used to dissolve acne and improve keratinization of follicular sebaceous gland ducts.
2. Folliculitis: Folliculitis is usually associated with bacterial infection, mainly antibiotic ointments, such as erythromycin ointment, fusidic acid cream, mupirocin ointment, etc., which can promote the subsidence of infection.
Cheek acne has been unable to alleviate should be timely consultation, if necessary, oral appropriate medication, it is recommended to standardize the use of medication under the guidance of a doctor.