Does aspirin get rid of pimples?

Answer 1

yes aspirin mask is reasonable for treatment of Acne. Clarification: Why does it work? I know that the active ingredient in aspirin is salicylic acid. I know further that the same is the active ingredient in many anti-acne creams (such as that of Clearasil, Nutragena, etc.). So intiutively, it seems an aspirin mask should help. However, I also know that salicylic acid is very non-soluble. So creating a paste of aspirin powder and water should create something that leaves the salicylic acid mostly non-available to the skin, i.e., not dissolved in the water. So why should it work well? Perhaps other ingredients are needed to make the active ingredient more bio-available? Anyone have concrete information about this? Further Clarification: The active ingredient in aspirin is acetylsalicylic acid. In the presence of water at a neutral pH, this compound will hydrolyze to salicylic acid and acetic acid to a very small extent. It is likely that aspirin masks are only safe because this hydrolysis is very minimal in water of a neutral pH.

It is precisely because salicylic acid is lipid-soluble that it is so effective treating acne at very low concentrations. The acid is able to dissolve in the sebum and penetrate into pores to exert its exfoliating effects.

Answer 2

I don't see how it would. Aspirin just thins your blood and relieves pain. Try putting tooth paste on them. The menthol helps to shrink them. to prevent pimples add more iron to your diet and wash problem areas in the morning and before bed. I always mix shower gel, rubbing alcohol, and water based lotion together to wash with. I have very oily skin and it has always worked for me.

Answer 3

Some people claims it helps, while others claims is does not. Probably depends on your skin. Aspirin has Salicylic Acid, which is an ingredient in some acne treatments.

Answer 4

they both dry the pimple out and reduce swelling and inflammation