: scaly white or grayish flakes of dead skin cells especially of the scalp
also
: the condition marked by excessive shedding of such flakes and usually accompanied by itching
Examples of dandruff in a Sentence
The shampoo is supposed to help control dandruff.
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But a flakey and oily scalp might be a sign of dandruff.
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Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 17 July 2025
No, eyebrow dandruff doesn’t spread from person to person.
—Brandi Jones, Health, 3 July 2025
Our tester’s hair has mild dandruff and became flake-free after consistent use.
—Kayla Blanton, People.com, 5 June 2025
Hair type: All hair types including curly and thick
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What causes dandruff in the first place?
—Kristine Thomason, Glamour, 20 June 2025
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Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 17 July 2025
No, eyebrow dandruff doesn’t spread from person to person.
—Brandi Jones, Health, 3 July 2025
Our tester’s hair has mild dandruff and became flake-free after consistent use.
—Kayla Blanton, People.com, 5 June 2025
Hair type: All hair types including curly and thick
Frequently asked questions
What causes dandruff in the first place?
—Kristine Thomason, Glamour, 20 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for dandruff
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“Dandruff.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dandruff. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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dandruff
noun
dan·druff
ˈdan-drəf 
: scaly white or grayish flakes of dead skin cells especially of the scalp
also
: the condition marked by the excessive shedding of such flakes
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