anti-dandruffn.adj.
/ˌantɪˈdandrʌf/, U.S. /ˌæn(t)iˈdændrəf/, /ˌænˌtaɪˈdændrəf/, /ˌæn(t)əˈdændrəf/ A. n.
A preparation or substance for preventing or inhibiting the formation of dandruff.
ΚΠ
1841 N.Y. Herald 13 Dec. (advt.) Manufacturer and proprietor of Phalon's celebrated Anti Dandruff, for removing the dander completely from the head.
1999 Journal (Newcastle) (Nexis) 4 Oct. 43 L'Oreal Elvive Homme Revitalising Shampoo with Anti-Dandruff, helps restore the natural balance of the scalp.
B. adj.
Of a shampoo or other product: used to prevent or inhibit the formation of dandruff.
ΚΠ
1874 Church Herald 30 Sept. 558/2 (advt.) T.F. Bristow and CO.'s anti-dandruff pomade.
1969 Jrnl. Pharmaceut. Sci. 58 1279 (heading) Comparative study of two antidandruff preparations.
1995 Your Baby Winter 16/1 Extreme cases [of cradle cap] that don't respond to other measures may be treated with a sparing application of anti-dandruff shampoo.
This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, June 2022).
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