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

Examples of anti-dandruff in a Sentence

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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 What to look for in an anti-dandruff shampoo Is dandruff fungal or bacterial? Kristine Thomason, Glamour, 20 June 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 Medicated cleansers: Research has found tinea versicolor can be treated with anti-dandruff shampoos containing selenium sulfide, zinc pyrithione, and ketoconazole.1 Lather and apply the shampoo like a body wash, leaving them on for several minutes before rinsing off. Sarah Bradley, Health, 23 Mar. 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 Medicated anti-dandruff shampoos can help manage dandruff. Lindsay Curtis, Health, 2 Feb. 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 Depending on your hair type and scalp health, this could mean reaching for some anti-dandruff conditioner or swapping your clarifying shampoo for a more gentle formula. Taylore Glynn, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1874, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of anti-dandruff was in 1874

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“Anti-dandruff.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-dandruff. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

Medical Definition

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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