How to Use dandruff in a Sentence

dandruff

noun
  • The shampoo is supposed to help control dandruff.
  • This will get rid of any loose hair, flaky skin, or pesky dandruff.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Is that oblong speck an egg sac or a flake of dandruff?
    — Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Dealing with dandruff and buildup?
    — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2026
  • There are rising rates of skin cancer, dandruff and, of course, hair loss.
    — James Manso, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • Tea tree oil may help reduce dandruff, calm scalp itch, and support hair growth.
    — Heidi Cope, Health, 27 Oct. 2025
  • This yeast that causes dandruff, malassezia furfur, thrives on oily scalps.
    — Jessica Cruel, SELF, 27 July 2018
  • It is frequently used to treat dandruff.
    — Keyaira Boone, Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The brand is bringing a dandruff product to market at the end of the year.
    — James Manso, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • 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
  • Add dandruff shampoo to the shopping list!
    — Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 27 May 2026
  • After all, dandruff is one of the leading causes of a dry scalp.
    — Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 28 Jan. 2025
  • Your scalp may feel itchy and irritated as the skin flakes off due to dandruff.
    — Lindsay Curtis, Health, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Coconut oil can also stop those pesky dandruff flakes from making a home on your hair.
    — Maya Allen, Marie Claire, 16 July 2021
  • This rapid shedding is what causes dandruff flakes to appear on your scalp.
    — Karina Hoshikawa, Teen Vogue, 6 July 2018
  • Along with dandruff, zinc pyrithione has been proven to treat psoriasis as well.
    — Daley Quinn, Verywell Health, 3 May 2024
  • Dust hangs in the air like a haze, settling on arm hair like construction-grade dandruff.
    — James Lynch, Popular Mechanics, 9 Feb. 2018
  • This shampoo calms itching and dandruff and removes thick, crusty plaque buildup.
    — Daley Quinn, Verywell Health, 3 May 2024
  • The images are grainy, with dandruff-like flakes floating around that are not part of the neurons.
    — Nick Wingfield, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2017
  • Figuring out how to get rid of dandruff can be a real head-scratcher.
    — Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Cosmic dandruff may not be as exciting as a star hurtling toward its death.
    — Katherine J. Wu, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Mar. 2020
  • Aside from scrubbing away a week's worth of dry shampoo, a scalp scrub can also help buff away dandruff flakes.
    — Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 17 May 2019
  • Many people opt to use tea tree as a natural dandruff remover.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 2 Feb. 2024
  • Many dandruff shampoos work best when left on the scalp for five to ten minutes before rinsing.
    — Lindsay Curtis, Health, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Figuring out how to get rid of dandruff can be downright stressful.
    — Patia Braithwaite, SELF, 2 Nov. 2020
  • The best way to treat and prevent beard dandruff is to understand what’s causing it in the first place.
    — Garrett Munce, Men's Health, 7 Aug. 2023
  • Our tester’s hair has mild dandruff and became flake-free after consistent use.
    — Kayla Blanton, People.com, 5 June 2025
  • In fact, dandruff is often caused by excess oil and yeast overgrowth on the scalp, not a lack of moisture.
    — Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 17 Dec. 2024
  • The right formula depends on whether yeast, buildup, or both are driving your dandruff.
    — Allure, 18 Dec. 2025
  • Symptoms of dandruff include flaky, pink, and itchy patches on the scalp, ears, and eyebrows.
    — Sabrina Talbert, Women's Health, 22 June 2023

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