The claim
crushed aspirin in shampoo can treat dandruff
PeakMetrics research summary
Based on related reporting.
Research from related reporting describes crushing two aspirin tablets and mixing them with regular shampoo as a dandruff remedy. The report says to leave the mixture on the hair for 1–2 minutes before rinsing; this reflects the related report, not the fact-check publisher’s conclusion.[S1]
Additional context
The related report identifies salicylic acid as the reason for the suggestion, stating that it is “a key ingredient in many medicated shampoos” and is “also present in aspirin.” [S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [original] The Healthy Indian Project original review
Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- [S1] How To Remove Dandruff Fast? Natural Home Remedies To Remove Flakes From Scalp
Additional research · Retrieved October 16, 2026