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The claim

Can Dandruff Be Effectively Combated with Aspirin?

Rating

Half True

Reviewed by Medical Dialogues ↗ ·

Original fact check ↗

Original review summary

The review says salicylic acid in aspirin may help reduce scalp flaking, but evidence for the DIY method of mixing crushed aspirin with shampoo is limited. It cautions that this approach may be less effective than dedicated anti-dandruff shampoos and may cause irritation or dryness.[S1]

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  1. [S1] Medical Dialogues original review

    Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026