Why You’re Breaking Out on the Side You Hold Your Phone

Why You’re Breaking Out on the Side You Hold Your Phone

“Sirf ek side ke cheek pe bar-bar pimples aa jaate hain…”

“Mouth ke paas acne hota hai, but sirf left side par…”

“Doctor, mujhe lagta hai ye phone se ho raha hai?”

Yes, you’re right.

Your phone might be the real reason behind your repeated breakouts — especially on the side of your face where you hold it the most.

Let’s break it down in simple words 👇

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📱 What’s Happening to Your Skin?

Our phones go everywhere with us — kitchen, bathroom, auto, office table.

And guess what else goes with them?

• Sweat

• Oil

• Dust

• Makeup residue

• And germs (a LOT of them)

When you press the phone against your cheek to talk:

• It transfers bacteria, oil and dirt to your skin

• It causes friction, making skin irritated

• This leads to clogged pores → pimples → redness → marks

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🤔 Why Only One Side of the Face?

Think about it — most people use one side to talk on the phone.

For example:

• Right-handed? You probably hold the phone to your right cheek

• Left-handed? Then breakouts may show up on the left cheek

This is called “Phone Acne” (or Acne Mechanica – acne caused by friction and pressure)

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📊 At Our Clinic, We Commonly See:

Patient Complaint	Likely Cause
Acne near ear and cheek	Dirty phone screen touching skin
Small bumps on jawline	Friction from frequent calls
Breakouts only on one side	Holding phone too close for long
Pimples in beard area (for men)	Phone pressure + sweat + shaving

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📌 Other Phone-Related Skin Problems:

• Pigmentation/darkness where phone touches regularly

• Redness or rashes (especially in humid weather)

• Contact dermatitis (if you’re allergic to metal/plastic on the phone case)

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🧼 What You Can Do to Stop This

✅ Clean Your Phone Daily

• Use a soft cloth + sanitiser (screen-safe)

• Don’t place it on dirty surfaces

• Avoid touching it with oily or sweaty hands

✅ Use Earphones or Speaker Mode

• This reduces direct contact with your skin

• Especially helpful if you have active acne or oily skin

✅ Don’t Use Phone Right After Applying Cream or Makeup

• The product transfers onto the phone, mixes with germs

• And goes back to your skin = breakouts

✅ Wipe Your Face If You’ve Been on a Long Call

• Especially during summer or after talking while sweating

• Use a soft tissue or face wipe

✅ Avoid Long, Sweaty Calls After Workout

• Your pores are open, and holding the phone adds bacteria + friction

• Wait 10–15 minutes after exercise before using your phone on your face

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👨‍⚕️ Dr. Rizwan’s Advice:

Acne from your phone is real — and it’s easy to prevent.

But most people don’t think of their phone as the culprit.

They keep changing creams and face washes, but the breakouts return.

So, next time you see pimples only on one side of your face, check:

• Are you using that side to talk on the phone?

• Is your phone screen oily, dusty, or sticky?

• Do you hold your phone tightly to your cheek for long calls?

If yes, now you know what to fix.

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When to See a Skin Doctor:

• If you have deep pimples or pus-filled acne on one side

• If marks or pigmentation are left behind

• If the acne keeps coming back again and again

We’ll help you heal the skin and guide you on proper skin hygiene.

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Final Thoughts:

In today’s time, your phone is your 24x7 companion.

But don’t let it mess with your skin.

A little care — for your skin and your phone — can save you from a lot of breakouts.

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📍Need help treating one-sided acne or pimple marks?

Visit Dr. Rizwan’s Skin Cosmetic and Laser Clinic, Shahjahanpur

📲 WhatsApp or call us. We’ll guide you with simple, practical advice.

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💬 Comment below:

Which side of your face do you usually get breakouts on — left or right?

Try switching sides or using earphones for a week and see the difference!

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