: 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
Examples of dandruff in a Sentence
The shampoo is supposed to help control dandruff.
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In some cases, an underlying skin condition, such as seborrheic dermatitis, may cause both dandruff and hair loss.
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 30 Oct. 2025
On that note, Haygood says dandruff sufferers can benefit from using ACV too.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 10 Oct. 2025
Those looking to address dandruff (a common concern that affects about half the population) can find treatments in and outside the shampoo aisle nowadays, thanks to a greater emphasis on overall hair health that addresses both tell-tale and underlying signs of dandruff.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2025
Not all shampoos are created equal; only certain formulas contain ingredients designed to fight against whatever is causing your dandruff.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 30 Oct. 2025
On that note, Haygood says dandruff sufferers can benefit from using ACV too.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 10 Oct. 2025
Those looking to address dandruff (a common concern that affects about half the population) can find treatments in and outside the shampoo aisle nowadays, thanks to a greater emphasis on overall hair health that addresses both tell-tale and underlying signs of dandruff.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2025
Not all shampoos are created equal; only certain formulas contain ingredients designed to fight against whatever is causing your dandruff.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 9 Sep. 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 4 Nov. 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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