salicylic acid is in the majority of over the counter acne medicine, which I have been using for at least 4 years, I just found out that it is another name for asprin, and Im allergic to asprin...could that be whats making my acne worse??
2006-06-12 08:13:54 · 11 answers · asked by Ronny-N-Kelly 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body
Aspirin is acetasalicylic acid, not salicylic acid.
2006-06-12 08:16:07 · answer #1 · answered by jlaidlawy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No because Acne is caused by oil clogging the pores and if you were alergic to salicylic acid then your face would be itchy and irritated.
2006-06-12 08:17:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not asprin....
Asprin can be prepared by the esterification of the phenolic hydroxyl group of salicylic acid.
2006-06-12 08:16:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're allergic to salicylic aspirin, I would try something with Benzoyl Peroxide instead like Oxy. It worked for me!
2006-06-12 08:30:05 · answer #4 · answered by Mom of One in Wisconsin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not Aspirin. However, it is a deriviate of 'Aspirin', but it is not the same thing as Aspirin. But, if you've had ongoing acne for 4 years, you need to be under the care of a dermatologist.
2006-06-12 08:25:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aspirin is acetylsalicylic acid, which is different, but yes you may be reacting to something in the medicine. You should see a dermatologist if you haven't already.
2006-06-12 08:16:58 · answer #6 · answered by -j. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think aspirin is acetylsalicylic acid, so its not exactly the same thing. As far as your acne getting worse, talk to your doctor.. he/she can prescribe you something for it (which isnt a big deal)
2006-06-12 08:19:49 · answer #7 · answered by steven m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Erm.... One is synthesized naturally by plants, and the other is man-made, therefore there might be an isotopic difference of the elements being present. This can be determined using RIMS (relative isotopic mass spectrometry), an advanced mass spectrometry technique often used to trace the origins of a compound.
2016-03-27 01:51:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only way to find out is to stop using it.
Try the Tomato Complexion Bar by Bert's Bees.
2006-06-12 08:15:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if you are allergic to asprin, then yes... talk to your dermatologist to see what you can do about your acne.
2006-06-12 08:15:58 · answer #10 · answered by bigblueeyes_88 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋