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maybemaybenot -> RE: Aspirin Treatment (3/19/2007 8:28:20 PM)
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Yes, aspirin can be used to treat acne. You simply crush the aspirin and add a little bit of water to make it a thick paste and apply it to the pimples. Leave it on a few minutes and wash it off with soap and water. My homeopathic books says it is for acne outbreaks, so I am not so sure it is for " bad acne" if by that you mean chronic acne.
Most commerical acne preparations contain salicylic acid which is an " aspirin type" solution.
I didn't find anything in there about eczema and aspirin therapy. It does mention using Olive Oil to help control eczema.
Which makes sense, since with acne you want a drying typw application, while eczema requires a wet/moist application.
An herb that is very effective on both acne and eczema is Neem leaf. You can buy the whole herb in a dry leaf form or buy it fresh and dry it yourself. Crush the leaves into a power and add water to make a paste and apply.
Another option is Turmeric and Sandalwood made into a thick paste and applied to the skin.
I have not personally used any of these, but my 17 year old nephew has mild acne and I have him using Neem Leaf paste and it is working quite well. His outbreaks are cleared up in a day or so.
Don't forget tho... Soap and water.... soap and water... to remove and keep the skin clean, decrease the bacteria.
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