dandruff

Also dan·driff

[dan-druhf]

noun

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

dandruff

/ ˈdændrəf /

noun

1. Also called (now rarely): dandriff. loose scales of dry dead skin shed from the scalp

Other Word Forms

• dandruffy adjective
• dandriffy adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of dandruff¹

First recorded in 1535–45; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of dandruff¹

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

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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