you may have a condition called folliculitis -- an infection involving the hair follicles or perhaps even a resistant skin infection like mrsa. without a direct examination and a wound culture from of one of those "zits" you may not be able to get a definitive diagnosis and treatment. see your regular medical provider or a dermatologist. this problem can be solved but perhaps not just with soap and water.
i have very painful zits only on my legs. i shower daily and wash them. what can this be?