anti-dandruff

adjective

an·​ti-dan·​druff ˌan-tē-ˈdan-drəf How to pronounce anti-dandruff (audio)
ˌan-tī-
: used to treat or prevent dandruff
anti-dandruff shampoo

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What to look for in an anti-dandruff shampoo Is dandruff fungal or bacterial? — Kristine Thomason, Glamour, 20 June 2025 When the brand launched an anti-dandruff shampoo two years ago, its campaign was playfully entitled Stop Flaking on Your Plans. — Vogue Business, Vogue, 12 Nov. 2025 According to a 2022 research review, essential oils have a strong potential to be developed as anti-dandruff products. — Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 13 Mar. 2025 Head & Shoulders released its first-ever anti-dandruff shampoo, Heinz recently launched new sauce flavors from around the world and Twinkies are available in a new, limited-edition flavor. — Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025 Kingsley recommends using an anti-dandruff shampoo, like Philip Kingsley Flaky Itchy Scalp Shampoo, $42, down to the last drop. — Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 5 Dec. 2024 On the grocery side—a major driver of Amazon Prime purchases—popular items included bananas, apples, celery, hand warmers, and moisturizing cream, as well as anti-dandruff shampoo. — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 21 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1874, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of anti-dandruff was in 1874

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anti-dandruff

adjective
an·​ti-dan·​druff
-ˈdan-drəf
variants also antidandruff
: tending to treat or prevent dandruff
an anti-dandruff shampoo
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