So I almost didn't reply to this because I saw the original post was from 2009, but when I continued with the thread, it seems to be on going.
I found this thread 2 days ago, when I was having this problem in a major way. Now, they're still there but DRASTICALLY reduced. My Skin tends to have it's freak outs this time of year, and last year I went drastic... I stopped looking at my typical drugstore brands and went natural. It took me some experimenting, but I have my go to cleanser and really don't have the acne issue I used to. However, I started going back to the drugstore products, and not eating great (because your eating habits, in my opinion, play a bigger role than what you're putting on the top layers of your skin).
So since I've gone back to my natural/clean products strictly, and it's been making a difference, except these bumps were still there. So I did some leg work, (found this thread in the process) and ended up going to a favorite youtuber of mine (cloudyapples) who had heard of Manuka Honey. It's kind of expensive and will be more so depending on the number on it. So she gave it a shot and did a video on it, talking about how great the product was. Apparently it's suppose to help you with regular zits too, which have been popping up for me, so I went out and bought it, yesterday.
I came home from work last night, washed my face, and put the honey on like a mask, and let it sit for 20 min. Any time I've used honey in the past it's gotten chunky, and could be more of an exfoliater, and was a nightmare to get off. This is goes on smooth and washes off with ease. I didn't put anything else on my face because I wanted to see how this specific product worked....the answer? like a dream.
My regular zits were almost gone when I woke up today, and my skin is soft and smooth. THEN I touched the bumpy area, and the bumps are still there....barely. That was after one use, and you're not using something harsh on your face, it's gentle and nourishing. I'm actually wearing it while I type this up. SO that's what's helped me...with the reduction I've already seen, my bumps could be gone 100% by tomorrow night...no joke