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.

Recent Examples on the Web Luckily, there are apple cider vinegar hair rinses available at your disposal to cleanse your scalp of build-up and dandruff flakes while boosting shine at the same time. — Allure, 23 June 2022 Tea tee oil, apple cider vinegar, baking soda, and coconut oil have all been shown to have anti-fungal properties, which kills the dandruff-causing yeast. — Cristina Montemayor, Men's Health, 31 May 2022 Salicylic acid works to prevent scalp irritation and reduce dandruff. — ELLE, 11 June 2022 This is a gentle product that fights dandruff with ingredients like pyrithione zinc. — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 3 June 2022 These products can help calm scalp irritation, remove buildup, balance sebum levels, and treat conditions such as dandruff and psoriasis. — Cristina Montemayor, Men's Health, 31 May 2022 Follow it up with SheaMoisture African Black Soap Dandruff Control Conditioner to get rid of dandruff for good. — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 17 May 2022 The use of an anti-yeast product, such as ketoconazole, which Nizoral contains, can also be helpful in eliminating dandruff and excess oil, says Ilyas, who endorses this shampoo. — Brie Schwartz, Seventeen, 17 May 2022 This in turn helps with issues like hair loss, excessing shedding, premature graying, color fading, dryness, dandruff and greasiness. — Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 24 Apr. 2022 See More

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More Definitions for dandruff

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