Pills crushed makes pimples go away?

Question

I heard that if you crush 1 or 2 Aspirin pills mixed in with water, it will get rid of pimples faster. If this is true, will it work the same if I used Tylenol instead? All help is appreciated =]

Answer 1

Yes that is true. The drugs that you listed are examples of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). These work by inhibiting an enzyme called COX which produce pro-inflammatory chemical signals in and around areas of skin infection.

Taking these drugs will reduce swelling, redness and pain - all the effects mediated by the pro-inflammatory signals.

I would recommend using ibuprofen (i've used it in the past) and following the packet instructions.

Taking ibuprofen will not magically make spots disappear but it will reduce their size etc within hours. You should not chew up ibuprofen - it is designed to be released slowly over a 4 hour period.

Answer 2

No that really doesnt work...you could try toothpaste...or there is this plants but you can find it in the comiisary wal mart it is callled witch hazel..it comes in a white bottle and says witch hazel.It worked for me.But it well works better then that stuff and if you go to the doctoro there are stuff they can give you

Answer 3

It supposedly takes away the redness or swelling.  Toothpaste works just as good and is easier.