: 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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This exfoliating scalp scrub is a safe bet for sensitive skin types struggling with dandruff or psoriasis.
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 Aug. 2025
Other options on this list will work overtime to repair your split ends, fight dandruff, and more.
—Annie Blackman, Glamour, 14 July 2025
Further research is needed to prove how castor oil may manage dry scalp and dandruff.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 4 June 2025
Common causes of dandruff include scalp dryness, oily skin, or a fungal infection.1 Anyone can experience dandruff, and adolescents may be at higher risk because their scalps produce more oil than other age groups.2
The types of dandruff are based on the underlying cause.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 1 Feb. 2025
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 Aug. 2025
Other options on this list will work overtime to repair your split ends, fight dandruff, and more.
—Annie Blackman, Glamour, 14 July 2025
Further research is needed to prove how castor oil may manage dry scalp and dandruff.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 4 June 2025
Common causes of dandruff include scalp dryness, oily skin, or a fungal infection.1 Anyone can experience dandruff, and adolescents may be at higher risk because their scalps produce more oil than other age groups.2
The types of dandruff are based on the underlying cause.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 1 Feb. 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 6 Aug. 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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