As the name suggests, cheek acne is any breakout that appears in the area below your eye and between your mouth and ear.What Causes Cheek Acne? :

Even though breakouts on the cheeks can be a manifestation of genetics, they are more likely to be connected to lifestyle factors and everyday habits than breakouts on other parts of our faces. “Unlike acne breakouts on the rest of your face (T-zone, nose, chin, forehead), the underlying causes of spots on the cheeks are much harder to pinpoint. It may be caused by genetics or everyday habits (touching the face, makeup, makeup brushes, etc.). For some people, it just happens to be where their skin tends to develop acne.” explains board-certified dermatologist Annie Gonzalez, MD. “Everyone has different skin and oil gland tendencies. But in general, isolated breakouts on the cheeks are a byproduct of the environment and poor skincare.”How to Treat It If your breakouts are not responding to over-the-count acne treatments, Obioha recommends an evaluation in-office by a board-certified dermatologist who can help determine the best treatment plan.