Small red bumps on my cheeks
You see small red bumps dotted over your cheeks. Some feel firm and a bit sore. Others have a white or yellow tip, much like a pimple.
These bumps are not blackheads. They often sit on skin that flushes, so your cheeks and nose look pink much of the time. Doctors call this pattern rosacea.
The bumps tend to come in waves. Heat, sun, wind, hot drinks, spicy food and wine are common triggers. Stress and hard scrubbing can play a part too.
When to see someone
See a doctor if your eyes turn red, gritty or sore, or your sight blurs. Go too if the bumps hurt a lot, ooze pus, spread fast, or come with a fever. Also book a visit if a sore will not heal, or the skin on your nose thickens.
Below is a list of remedies people have long used for red, bumpy cheeks. Each one has a grade that shows how much good research stands behind it. A low grade means the proof is thin, so check with your doctor first.
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