Honey has fairly potent anti-bacterial properties, it's good for a sore throat as well, and for wounds if there's nothing better around.

Honey, did you try honey?

Honey does seem to have a lot of uses besides, you know, eating it.

Is this post a joke? Cause I don't think it's too cool to make fun of people with a disfiguring condition on their faces.

Apparently, it's real:

"Honey inhibits bacterial growth by stopping it at the cellular level."

Read more: http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2012/03/honey-can-be-used-for-a-variety-of-medicinal-purposes/

Also:

"Honey will help clear your skin if your acne is from bacterial problems, but if your acne is from hormones, irritation, or any of the other numerous causes of acne, then honey probably won't do much at all. It could help soothe existing breakouts and heal irritated skin, which could help improve your complexion, but it won't make acne disappear and never come back."

Read more: http://www.skinacea.com/acne/acne-treatment-honey.html

Inconclusive, says Snopes: http://www.snopes.com/medical/homecure/honey.asp