Looks like acne to me.

I have terminal acne . Doesn't seem like I ever will completely get rid of it.

The straight shave seems to keep it down better than any other type of shaving and it creates less ingrown hairs too. I personally would just shave. Use a quality natural soap Like Mama bear or the gentlemans quarter and that will help too. I then like to finish off with an Alum block then a moisturising balm. This is the best method of exfoliation there is.

Good luck hope it improves, I expect it will.