dandruff
noun
dan·druff
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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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Other Words from dandruff
dandruffy
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adjective
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adjective
Examples of dandruff in a Sentence
The shampoo is supposed to help control dandruff.
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Hair-care products for oily hair and scalp: Products formulated to provide solutions for oily hair and scalp, including dandruff and other specially formulated shampoos, leave-in conditioners, and deep conditioners/hair masks. — Tiffany Dodson, SELF, "Here Are the Submission Guidelines for Our 2019 Healthy Beauty Awards," 5 Mar. 2019 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 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'dandruff.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for dandruff
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
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Kids Definition of dandruff
: thin dry whitish flakes of dead skin that form on the scalp and come off freely
dandruff
noun
dan·druff
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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
Other Words from dandruff
dandruffy
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adjective
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adjective
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