dandruff
word
Definition
Small, white flakes of dead skin that appear in the hair or on the scalp. Dandruff is a common condition that usually causes itching.
Usage & Nuances
'Dandruff' is a medical and everyday term, not slang. Common collocations: 'suffer from dandruff', 'anti-dandruff shampoo'. Not to be confused with lice (parasites) or dry scalp (less flaking, no itching).
Spanish: caspaPortuguese (BR): caspaPortuguese (PT): caspaChinese (Simplified): 头皮屑Chinese (Traditional): 頭皮屑Hindi: रूसीArabic: قشرة الرأسBengali: খুশকিRussian: перхотьJapanese: フケVietnamese: gàuKorean: 비듬Turkish: kepekUrdu: خشکی (بالوں کی)Indonesian: ketombe
Example Sentences
Using the right shampoo can help with dandruff.
basic
Many people get dandruff in the winter.
basic
He has a lot of dandruff on his shoulders.
basic
Do you know any good tricks for getting rid of dandruff?
natural
She switched to an anti-dandruff shampoo last month.
natural
My scalp gets so itchy whenever my dandruff comes back.
natural