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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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

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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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