: 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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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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Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
Not to be confused with dandruff, Mathieu says that a dry scalp will present itself with smaller flakes and oiliness on the skin or within the hair.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
Keep in mind that a dry scalp is caused by lack of moisture, while dandruff is caused by excess oil.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 24 Oct. 2024
As a part of that research, Fair uncovered that 40 percent of users with dandruff don’t use products that target the concern.
—James Manso, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
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Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
Not to be confused with dandruff, Mathieu says that a dry scalp will present itself with smaller flakes and oiliness on the skin or within the hair.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
Keep in mind that a dry scalp is caused by lack of moisture, while dandruff is caused by excess oil.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 24 Oct. 2024
As a part of that research, Fair uncovered that 40 percent of users with dandruff don’t use products that target the concern.
—James Manso, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
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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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