: 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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This shampoo lathers quickly, absorbing into the scalp to relieve common symptoms caused by dandruff and leaving your hair smelling fresh.
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April Benshosan, Verywell Health, 9 May 2024
For bad breath, dandruff or cleaning floors Sean Mowbray is a freelance writer based in Scotland.
—Sean Mowbray, Discover Magazine, 7 May 2024
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April Benshosan, Verywell Health, 9 May 2024
For bad breath, dandruff or cleaning floors Sean Mowbray is a freelance writer based in Scotland.
—Sean Mowbray, Discover Magazine, 7 May 2024
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“Dandruff.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dandruff. Accessed 29 May. 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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