Can aspirin shampoo really fix dandruff? Here’s the truth
Aspirin's acetylsalicylic acid mimics salicylic acid's exfoliating effect, offering temporary relief in mild dandruff. But Dr Rashi Soni, Dermatologist and Hair Transplant Surgeon at Rashi Hospital in Mumbai, explains it lacks antifungal action against Malassezia, the core culprit. Clinically tested formulations with ketoconazole or selenium sulphide remain the evidence-based standard.