: 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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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2025
This type of fungus is linked to dandruff and other fungal infections that can affect the scalp.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 23 Apr. 2025
In addition to fighting dandruff, the formula is recommended for giving fine, thinning hair a boost.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, Glamour, 23 Apr. 2025
Botanical extracts balance the scalp’s microbiome and treat dandruff.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2025
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“Dandruff.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dandruff. Accessed 4 Jun. 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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