I've been having this strange breakout on one side of my face for almost 2 months now. I've always had mild acne but this is just weird for me. Usually BP, salicylic acid, witch hazel, chemical peels, etc., will clear up my acne in a few hours to a day. However, this weird breakout is just not going away. I have tried oral antibiotics (doxy and mino) and topical (clindamycin lotion and gel). I am almost convinced its a mild case of ca-MRSA or something just due to the fact that I picked at the original breakout with needles etc., and had been out and traveling. Also, I work in a cellphone store so I am in contact with a lot of people. One doctor said its not cystic and just looks like pustules and my pharmacist told me I have all the symptoms of MRSA (pustules, itching, extreme redness). However, the last doctor I saw said it was cystic acne...which just threw me off because there are barely any deep pimples, and in the past any cystic pimples I've had that were a lot bigger than the pimples I have now, and went away within a week or two. Also, these pimples come to a head and sometimes even drain on their own but they just keep coming back. I don't have insurance so it's pricey for me to get properly diagnosed and get the area cultured etc. I ended up forcing the doctor to prescribe me mupirocin ointment yesterday which has worked amazing in the past. Anyways, just wanted to know if anyone has ever had this type or acne or infection or whatever it is.