anti-dandruff

adjective

: used to treat or prevent dandruff
anti-dandruff shampoo

Examples of anti-dandruff in a Sentence

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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 In one study, thyme demonstrated anti-dandruff activity by stopping microbial growth associated with dandruff formation.9 7. Kathi Valeii, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 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 12 Jan. 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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