The symmetrical bulge at the corner of the mouth is considered to be related to folliculitis and acne, and can be treated with topical and oral medications.
1. Folliculitis: Folliculitis is caused by bacterial infection, which is a kind of suppurative inflammation that may lead to red papules and pustules at the hair follicles, which can be treated with topical fusidic acid cream, erythromycin ointment, etc., as well as oral amoxicillin and cephalosporin if necessary, which can promote the subsiding of the infection.
2. Acne: Acne is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that tends to occur during puberty and may lead to raised bumps at the corners of the patient’s mouth. It can be treated with topical azelaic acid cream, adapalene gel, isotretinoin gel, and oral isotretinoin capsules and doxycycline if necessary.
There are more reasons that lead to the appearance of raised bumps on both sides of the corners of the mouth, it is recommended not to deal with it blindly, you can go to the hospital for examination, combined with the doctor’s advice to give treatment.