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dandruff
This term describes a specific dermatological condition characterized by the shedding of dead skin cells. It carries a clinical yet common connotation, often associated with hygiene or scalp health, though it is typically viewed as a nuisance rather than a severe medical crisis.
Because it refers to a mass of small flakes, the word is treated as an uncountable mass noun. It does not have a plural form and cannot be counted individually; instead, speakers use partitive phrases such as a bit of dandruff or flakes of dandruff to describe specific quantities.
Meanings
Examples
I need to buy a special shampoo to get rid of this dandruff.
Does this medication help with dandruff and scalp itchiness?
I have been struggling with dandruff since the weather got colder.
He felt embarrassed because his dandruff was so visible during the meeting.
Stop scratching your head or you will just make the dandruff worse.
I wonder if this new organic soap will clear up my dandruff.