: 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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See a healthcare provider to discuss prescription options if over-the-counter shampoo doesn’t treat your dandruff.
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Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025
Spartan’s anti-inflammatory ingredients soothe irritation, reduce excess oil buildup, and eliminate dandruff.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
In both cases, rosemary water proves to be an excellent ally in the treatment of dandruff, whether sebaceous in nature or due to generally flaky scalp.
—Alice Nardiotti, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2025
This can lead to dandruff and its characteristic oily, flaky patches of skin forming on the scalp.5
This is one reason why dandruff is more common in the colder months—your skin is more likely to be drier, and your scalp is more vulnerable.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 13 Feb. 2025
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Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025
Spartan’s anti-inflammatory ingredients soothe irritation, reduce excess oil buildup, and eliminate dandruff.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
In both cases, rosemary water proves to be an excellent ally in the treatment of dandruff, whether sebaceous in nature or due to generally flaky scalp.
—Alice Nardiotti, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2025
This can lead to dandruff and its characteristic oily, flaky patches of skin forming on the scalp.5
This is one reason why dandruff is more common in the colder months—your skin is more likely to be drier, and your scalp is more vulnerable.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 13 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 16 Apr. 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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