dandruff

noun

dan·druff | \ ˈdan-drəf

Definition of dandruff

: 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

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The shampoo is supposed to help control dandruff.

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In one memorable scene, the U.S. president flicked what appeared to be a piece of dandruff off Macron’s lapel in front of White House photographers, an apparent visible reinforcement of the power dynamic at play. — James Mcauley, Washington Post, "Trump and Macron planted a friendship tree. Now it’s dead.," 11 June 2019 Aside from scrubbing away a week's worth of dry shampoo, a scalp scrub can also help buff away dandruff flakes. — Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, "Frank Body's First-Ever Hair-Care Products Include a Scalp Scrub and Mask — and There’s Already a Waitlist," 17 May 2019 Researchers generally chalked up the debris to the cellular equivalent of dandruff and didn’t pay much attention. — Quanta Magazine, "Cells Talk in a Language That Looks Like Viruses," 2 May 2018 To make sure hair stays nourished through the frequent washings, choose a hydrating dandruff shampoo, such as Dove DermaCare Scalp Pure Daily Care Shampoo ($4.99; at drugstores). — Lauren Balsamo, Redbook, "How Long Does It Take Your Favorite Beauty Products to Work?," 10 July 2017 Additionally, this yeast (pityrosporum) builds up, leading to dandruff. — Alexandra Macon, Vogue, "Why Exactly Does My Hair Hurt?," 7 Mar. 2019 But some research suggests shampoos with the antidandruff ingredient zinc pyrithione can mitigate hair loss that’s caused by conditions like dandruff, says Mirmirani. — Jessica Chia, Allure, "The Best Hair Loss Treatments for Every Budget," 15 Oct. 2018 This yeast that causes dandruff, malassezia furfur, thrives on oily scalps. — Jessica Cruel, SELF, "6 Ways Working Out Affects Your Skin," 27 July 2018 Read more stories about body image: Now, learn how to turn any shampoo into a dandruff-fighting treatment: Follow Kaleigh on Instagram and Twitter, or subscribe to Allure's newsletter for daily beauty stories delivered right to your inbox. — Kaleigh Fasanella, Allure, "Body-Positive Blogger Carmen Rene Beautifully Recreates Kim Kardashian's Nude KKW Body Ads," 2 May 2018

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dandruff

noun

English Language Learners Definition of dandruff

: very small white pieces of dead skin that form especially on a person's head

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dandruff

noun

dan·druff | \ ˈdan-drəf

Kids Definition of dandruff

: thin dry whitish flakes of dead skin that form on the scalp and come off freely

dandruff

noun

dan·druff | \ ˈdan-drəf

Medical Definition of dandruff

: 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