In reply to the original post by needshelp, it sounds like Cystic Acne. It's like Comedic Acne, but instead of the pores being blocked by oils, dirt or makeup, it's generally found in young women with hormone imbalances and stress. I had it in my 20's and now again in my late 30's after having to take Progesterone for heavy, painful periods. You can Google Cystic Acne for some recommendations for treatments. Good luck!
I have the same issue and i went to my regular doctor and he was very dismissive and just gave me a steroid cream. It works but its not for long term use but i am desperate so i have kepts using it (when i skip putting it on for one night it comes back). Its thinning my skin so it is easily scarring now. I finally made an appointment with a dermatologist and am going this month. But i really think i have pyoderma faciale....google it, it sounds like what you have. Best of luck!
They come theyre sore they build. Ive had them biopsied and the derm is miffed. But heres what i do know.
i am being treated for a rare condition called mast cell activation. Its like allergies on steroids. Things you wouldnt think could produce an allergic response do. My bra strap from the pressure. Preservatives in foods and make up. And probably in shampoo soap foundation etc etc. I note that im most likely to develope the bumps with different phases of my cycle. At one point it was so bad i had 4 of them for over 6 months and the left scars and stains from blood oxidation. Now that im on THREE allergy pills they come only occasionally lastung a few weeks. Worse with friction from the cloth or vibratio from the shower.
Look up MCAS. Mast cell activation syndrome. Maybe it applies to someone else too