Facial rash

I am a young adult woman and I have never had an acne problem. I also gently cleanse my face daily. However recently, as in the last several months, I have had a recurring pimple-like rash at the edges of my face. It always appears right behind and a bit onto my cheeks and chin line, and it looks like small red bumps. Some are raised and some look like they are below the skin. It can be slightly itchy/painful and the salicylic acne cream I have tried did not reduce it.

I was wondering whether it should go away on its own or if it could be a symptom of anything else.

Thank you

[loiloi]

Acne along the jawline is often hormonal in cause. Hormones called Androgens stimulate the sebaceous (oil) glands in the skin. If too much oil is produced the glands become blocked with excess oil and bacteria which feeds off this oil, and inflammed acne spots occur.
Try the Freederm range (contains nicotinamide) which is available without a presciption. If over-the-counter products are of limited benefit see your doctor for a prescription strength gel such as Duac (benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin) or Differin (adapalene). Your doctor may also consider that you warrant a course of oral antibiotics such as Oxytetracycline or Lymecycline.
Female adult acne patients may also benefit from taking the combined oral contraceptive pill since the oestrogen it contains blocks the action of androgens. Avoid the mini-pill, depot shot and hormonal IUD all of which can induce acne.
Elose.