: 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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What causes dandruff in the first place?
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Kristine Thomason, Glamour, 20 June 2025
The cover is also washable, so there’s no need to worry about sweat stains or build-up of dandruff and bacteria.
—Christopher Murray
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These fungi are sometimes tied to the development of dandruff and other skin conditions, but mainly, they’re considered an abundant and mostly harmless member of the human skin microbiome, albeit a surprisingly understudied one.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
Research also shows rosemary oil may have anti-androgenetic effects to combat male-pattern hair loss and antifungal properties, improving dandruff and itchiness.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 23 Apr. 2025
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Kristine Thomason, Glamour, 20 June 2025
The cover is also washable, so there’s no need to worry about sweat stains or build-up of dandruff and bacteria.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 14 May 2025
These fungi are sometimes tied to the development of dandruff and other skin conditions, but mainly, they’re considered an abundant and mostly harmless member of the human skin microbiome, albeit a surprisingly understudied one.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
Research also shows rosemary oil may have anti-androgenetic effects to combat male-pattern hair loss and antifungal properties, improving dandruff and itchiness.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 23 Apr. 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 1 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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