How To: Shrink and dry out pimples using aspirin

Using aspirin to treat acne is an age old remedy for skin blemishes. Learn more about treating acne from a dermatologist in this skin care video.

All you need to shrink a major breakout overnight is crushed aspirin, which you rub onto the pimple. The salicylic acid in aspirin will immediately dry out the pimple, making it smaller and less noticeable.