Question 1

is it safe to take aspirin orally to reduce cystic acne inflammation?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but...: It won't work. Topical salicylates including Aspirin have been used for mild acne, but cystic acne is a serious, non-lifestyle-related chronic disease that is a grave professional and personal liability and it needs to be addressed by a competent physician, usually a dermatologist who an manage Isotretinoin  therapy.

Question 2

how effective is aspirin or ibuprofen for treating acne?

Accepted Answer

Not really: These are not the usual therapies for acne.

Question 3

my daughter heard a topical paste of aspirin can help reduce inflammation of acne - i'm concerned about possible blood thinning effects - possible?

Accepted Answer

Topical meds: Most meds are quickly absorbed through the skin. If you do not believe it...Crush up a fresh clove of garlic, and stand on it. The skin on the sole of the foot is pretty thick...But soon you will taste the garlic.
The following post was written by a chemist. Interesting facts. Yes it is absorbed..But there are other concerns in addition to the bleeding.
http://tinyurl.com/76sv6a6.

Question 4

hi,i'm allergic to aspirin,can i still use aspirin as a mask on my face since i heard that it has a lot of benefits in treating acne scars?

Accepted Answer

Seek other treatment: If you are truly allergic to aspirin, then you should avoid it. However, you should visit your physician to discuss what reaction you had to aspirin and determine if it is a true allergy or side effects. The good news is that there are several treatments for acne scarring that do not involve aspirin that you can explore look at this recent study please: Good luck.
http://tinyurl.com/jfj8

Question 5

does hydrogen peroxide help heal cystic acne?

Accepted Answer

Much too weak: Cystic acne seldom responds well to any measure short of isotretinoin, which is not for the faint-hearted. Only a dermatologist can prescribe it. There are adjuncts, but don't expect much benefit from hydrogen peroxide -- its penetrates poorly. Benzoyl peroxide is a mainstay against milder acne.

Question 6

does mix of aspirin and visine work on pimples?

Accepted Answer

Not really: I never heard of that, and don't suggest that at all. Visine is meant for the eyes and Aspirin for migraines and pain.

Question 7

acne treatment overnight asa!p, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Not overnight: If you're old enough to have discovered healthtap, you're old enough to know that there are plenty of situations for which no "overnight" treatment is available. If tomorrow is the prom, cover it up with make-up. If there's a job interview next week, get with your physician; topical bezoyl peroxide plus a systemic antibiotic  might clear you up on time. Recognize a long-term problem ; work hard.

Question 8

help! can asprin be used a medication for acne scar?

Accepted Answer

Not really: If you have a true "scar" then this needs to be dealt with by filling the depression if you have one and or dealing with a potential color discrepancy. If you have a depressed scar, you can release the adhesions below the scar, use some type of filler to raise the skin and then blend with some type of micro- or fully ablative technology.
http://www.drkulick.com/procedures_sr.php.

Question 9

lastnight i mixed aspirin&tea tree oil together,to reduce my pimples.i left it in for 20 mins.then washed it off. when i woke up the spots were purple?

Accepted Answer

No surprize: So you irritated your face. It will heal in a few days. Do not expect this to help acne. It won't. If you want help for acne, see a dermatologist.

Question 10

what can be used for cyst acne?

Accepted Answer

Isotretinoin: Deep cystic acne usually needs to be treated aggressively with Isotretinoin the basis of therapy. This is not cheap, pleasant, or entirely risk-free, but you owe it to any teen for whose health you may be responsible to offer effective treatment for this serious chronic disease.

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