What (who) is dandruff - definition

A SKIN CONDITION MAINLY AFFECTING THE SCALP CAUSING FLAKING AND ITCHINESS

Dandruf; Scurf; Pityriasis capitis; Daandruff; Milk crust seborrheic; Pityriasis simplex; Pityriasis simplex capillitii; Pityriasis sicca; Pityriasis capiti

dandruff

Dandruff is small white pieces of dead skin in someone's hair, or fallen from someone's hair.

He has very bad dandruff.

N-UNCOUNT

Dandruff

·noun A scurf which forms on the head, and comes off in small or particles.

dandruff

¦ noun small pieces of dead skin in a person's hair.

Derivatives

dandruffy adjective

Origin

C16: the first element is unknown; the second (-ruff) is perh. related to ME rove 'scurfy condition of the skin'.

Wikipedia

Dandruff

Dandruff is a skin condition that mainly affects the scalp. Symptoms include flaking and sometimes mild itchiness. It can result in social or self-esteem problems. A more severe form of the condition, which includes inflammation of the skin, is known as seborrhoeic dermatitis.

The cause is unclear, but believed to involve a number of genetic and environmental factors; the condition may worsen in the winter. It is not due to poor hygiene, and the underlying mechanism involves the excessive growth of skin cells. Diagnosis is based on symptoms.

There is no known cure for dandruff. Antifungal cream, such as ketoconazole, or salicylic acid may be used to try to improve the condition. Dandruff affects about half of adults, with males more often affected than females. In addition, people in all areas of the world are affected. Onset is usually at puberty, and it becomes less common after the age of 50.

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Pronunciation examples for dandruff

1. big cloud of foot dandruff.

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2. He's always in a turtleneck with dandruff on his back.

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3. me is, the word "dandruff" in a mission transcript, in an official NASA mission transcript, I

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4. is the flight surgeon. Have you had any dandruff problems up there, Frank?" I mean, this to

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5. if you do have dandruff, it's not going to fall to your shoulders, it's not going to

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Examples of use of dandruff

1. In Saudi Arabia, independent research also shows that 50 percent of men suffer from dandruff, and in spite of the availability of many anti–dandruff shampoos in the market, most remove dandruff temporarily while leaving hair dry and lifeless.

2. Men are also more likely to suffer dandruff and hair loss than women.

3. Now, scientists reveal today they have solved the secrets of dandruff.

4. "It looks like I have a huge dandruff problem," he says in a low, slow voice.

5. You will still be able to see your own dandruff when you look in the mirror.