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: 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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Behind the Hair Thickening Shampoo is biotin, rosemary oil—which experts say improves blood circulation for healthy follicles, fights bacteria and dandruff, and may indeed help with hair growth—caffeine, and prebiotics to give your scalp the healthiest environment possible for hair to thrive.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 30 Nov. 2024
Itchy, flaky dandruff is a super common (but annoying) skin condition and hair care conundrum.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 15 Oct. 2024
Dermatologists say that scalp treatments promote circulation and detoxify, as well as calm and hydrate skin, all of which can help prevent dandruff, itchiness, dryness and inflammation.
—Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
Not to be confused with dandruff, Mathieu says that a dry scalp will present itself with smaller flakes and oiliness on the skin or within the hair.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
probably from dand- (origin unknown) + -ruff, from Middle English rove scabby condition, from Old Norse hrūfa scab; akin to Old High German hruf scurf, Lithuanian kraupus rough
First Known Use
1545, in the meaning defined above
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“Dandruff.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dandruff. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.
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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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