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dandruff

[ dan-druhf ]

noun

  1. a seborrheic scurf that forms on the scalp and comes off in small scales.


dandruff

/ ˈæԻə /

noun

  1. loose scales of dry dead skin shed from the scalp Also called (now rarely)dandriff
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈ岹Իܴڴڲ, adjective
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  • 岹dܴڴ· 岹dڴ· adjective
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of dandruff1

First recorded in 1535–45; origin uncertain
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of dandruff1

C16: dand-, of unknown origin + -ruff, probably from Middle English roufe scab, from Old Norse ūڲ
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Example Sentences

He grew up in a violent home and had been badly bullied at school for having dandruff.

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Dermatologists say that scalp treatments promote circulation and detoxify, as well as calm and hydrate skin, all of which can help prevent dandruff, itchiness, dryness and inflammation.

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Others have found that using dandruff shampoo, especially Selsun Blue with selenium sulfide, can be helpful.

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“It’s about: ‘Oh, let’s look at your dandruff up close, and how dirty your scalp is before and how clean after,’ because it’s not something you see with the naked eye,” Hallajian said.

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“It’s about: ‘Oh, let’s look at your dandruff up close and how dirty your scalp is before and how clean after,’ because it’s not something you see with the naked eye,” Hallajian said.

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