Let’s dig in. The active ingredient in aspirin is acetylsalicylic acid, which is chemically similar to salicylic acid, a naturally occurring compound in plants. Salicylic acid plays a crucial ...

Those who are allergic to salicylates must avoid aspirin, white willow bark, methyl salicylate, and any medications that contain salicylic acid. Therefore, it’s important to read any labels for ...

Here, Dr Ghalaie runs through everything you need to know. “Individuals with an allergy to aspirin should avoid salicylic acid since they are in the same family of compounds. To ensure potency ...