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How to Use Aspirin to Treat Acne

Last Update: March 12, 2009

Video By: LIVESTRONG.COM

Using aspirin to treat acne is an age old remedy for skin blemishes. See how it works in this video.

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  • Put water and aspirin paste on acne
  • Use salicylic acid
  • Discontinue if irritation persists

About this Author

Lisa Rhodes, M.D. received her medical degree from the University of Texas Health and Science Center in San Antonio, where she graduated valedictorian. She completed her dermatology residency at North Western University in Chicago and currently works in Austin, Texas. Her favorite part of her job is diagnosing skin conditions and treating them in order to help patients live better lives.

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Video Transcript

DR. LISA RHODES: Hi, I'm Doctor Lisa Rhodes with Westlake Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery. Using aspirin to treat acne is a very old home remedy in which you mash up an aspirin, mix it in a little bit of water and then you put the paste on the pimple to help dry up the pimple faster. The salicylic acid that's in the aspirin helps with this and the salicylic acid is also available in much more cosmetically elegant products over-the-counter that are sold as spot treatment for pimples. Many of the medicated acne washes that are out there also contain salicylic acid and this can really help dry up acne, active acne as well as exfoliate the top layer of your skin to help prevent further acne outbreaks.

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