Mine cleared up with vigorous scrubbing and a job change that meant I was no longer sitting most of the day.

Not the OP but what lose dose antibiotic worked for you?

If it is cystic acne you need a low dose antibiotic. I had this in my early 30's. But, obviously you have to go a dermatologist.

Go see a derm--just to make sure it's acne you're suffering and not MRSA