How effective is aspirin or ibuprofen in treating acne?

Are NSAID drugs like aspirin and ibuprofen of any use in relieving the inflammation, redness and swelling associated with acne?How effective is aspirin or ibuprofen in treating acne?
NSAIDs will reduce the inflammation associated with acne systemically and to a certain extent. They are typically not recommended for treatment because you get more of a ';whole body'; effect-they will act on organ systems as well as just your acne. However, salicylic acid (aspirin) topical preparations are very good for inflammation as well as relief from acne itslefHow effective is aspirin or ibuprofen in treating acne?
never heard that they have any effect.
none at all`mate`
They aren't effective at treating ACNE. However it's important to note it does help relieve the inflammation. NSAID's (Non-Sterodial Anti-Inflammatory Drug) are used to reduce swelling as well as aid in the pain.


';What causes acne?


Acne is caused by the over activity of the sebaceous glands that secrete oily substances onto the skin. The sebaceous glands of people with acne are especially sensitive to normal blood levels of a hormone called testosterone, found naturally in both men and women. Testosterone in people prone to acne triggers the sebaceous glands to produce an excess of sebum. At the same time, the dead skin cells lining the openings of the hair follicles (the tubes that hold the hair) are not shed properly and clog up the follicles. These two effects combined cause a build-up of oil in the hair follicles. This causes blackheads and whiteheads to form. For some people, their acne does not progress beyond this stage. However in other people, the build-up of oil in the hair follicles creates an ideal environment for a bacterium called Propionibacterium acnes to grow. These bacteria normally live harmlessly on your skin but when this ideal environment is created, they grow. They feed off the sebum and produce substances that cause a response from your body's immune system. This inflames the skin and creates the redness associated with spots.';





Treatment:


You can start with Home Treatment - using benzyl peroxide (*ie Oxy, Clearasil)


If that doesn't work you have severe acne and should try


Prescription medicines, Topical treatments (azelaic acid, etc) , or Oral treatments (antibiotics ie tetracycline) These are prescribed by a doctor.
The answer is no and no.Taking Zinc supplements helps along with your usual Acne treatments.If you are not getting satisfactory results see your Doctor you might need something much more effective.
not very





i heard toothpaste temporarly relieves redness and swelling


try and warm-hot compress and clean skin with witch hazel.
No they do not.
thiya, nsaid med have no effect on ache, they are for muscles only, Best thing you can use is old fashioned coldtar soap, helped me big time