dandruff
dandruff
Definition
dan·druff (dan′drəf)
noun
- little scales or flakes of dead skin formed on the scalp
- a condition of the scalp in which such scales are formed
Etymology: < earlier dandro, dander ( < ?) + dial. hurf, scab < ON hrufa: see graupel
dandruff
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- treat: Many special shampoos are available from the chemist to treat dandruff, should it become a problem.
- have: Around the area he is losing the hair it looks like he has dandruff, is the normal during molting season?
- walk: Large numbers of small white Cheyletiella mites moving about on the surface of the skin is often called " walking dandruff " !
- remedy: To remedy dandruff try rubbing lemon juice or a strong infusion of sage or rosemary into the scalp and roots.
- cause: Recent research has shown that a fungus that occurs naturally on everyone's scalp causes dandruff.
- get: To cap it all, I've got dandruff!
Adjective modifier
- severe: The top scales fall away, giving the impression of severe dandruff, whilst the bottom scales remain firmly attached to the scalp.
- mild: If you have mild dandruff, check with your stylist for a good shampoo.
- flaky: The symptoms of sweet itch include severe pruritus [ itching ] , hair loss, skin thickening and flaky dandruff.
- persistent: Persistent dandruff and itching diminish from the very first application.
Modifies a noun
- shampoo: A crushed aspirin added to your ordinary shampoo will make a dandruff shampoo.
- sufferer: As found in human dandruff sufferers, cutaneous sensitivity was increased.
- cream: Johnson, D.W. ( 1935 ) Dermatitis due to application of dandruff cream.
- condition: Contains essential oils to promote scalp oxygenation and significantly reduce the bacterial flora associated with dandruff conditions.
dandruff Quotes
Communism is the opiate of the intellectuals, with no cure except as a guillotine might be called a cure for dandruff.
