Cheeks. Share on Pinterest Friction or rubbing of the skin may cause acne on the cheeks. Breakouts on the cheeks can occur as a result of acne mechanica, which develops due to friction or rubbing of the skin.

Why do you get Spots on your cheeks?

What causes cheek spots? Spots on the cheeks can be caused by the everyday objects we place on our faces and the bacteria they harbour. Mobile phones and pillowcases are often teeming with acne causing germs that easily transfer onto our faces.

Why are my cheeks breaking out all of a sudden?

Sudden acne breakouts can be because of numerous reasons, including hormonal changes or hormonal imbalance, an unhealthy diet including lots of deep fried and junk food, release of cortisol hormones because of excessive stress, excessive production of sebum and much more.