HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Does rubbing alcohol helps clear up acne ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Stephen Southard answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

I would avoid this: As rubbing alcohol is more like going to irritate your skin in the long run. Many astringents may use much less concentrated alcohol but still can be quite drying. While it does serve an antimicrobial purpose, look elsewhere for options.

Dr Cannon and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 8/10/2016

3.7k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Is it possible that alcohol cause acne?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

On minocycline for my acne and was wondering if i could consume alcohol while on it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Is it possible for drinking alcohol to lead to acne?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Is eating foods that have derived from alcohol or having been extracted using alcohol count as alcohol while off accutane? will i relapse with acne?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Hi I was wondering if I could drink alcohol while taking the Metronidazole Topical Cream 0.75% for my acne?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Is rubbing alcohol an effective cure for acne?
What exactly does clindamycin 1% topical solution do to the skin for acne purposes? And isn't it essentially rubbing alcohol?
Broke out in facial stress acne. after popping whiteheads cleaned face with 50% rubbing alcohol, now my entire face is red; did I burn my skin?!?!
Is it safe to use rubbing alcohol on my face for acne while pregnant. I have been using it a few times a week but now I'm worried it may cause problem?
Can alcohol cause acne?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.