How to Use dandruff in a Sentence
dandruff
noun- The shampoo is supposed to help control dandruff.
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Plus, dandruff isn’t good for your scalp or hair health.
— Lacey Muinos, Health, 20 June 2023 -
What are some grooming tips to get rid of dog dandruff?
— Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 16 Oct. 2022 -
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 -
Does your child have dandruff or lesions on their body?
— Kate E. Oberlin, M.d., and Lawrence A. Schachner, M.d. taking The Next Steps, miamiherald, 31 July 2017 -
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 -
This in fact, dehydrates your scalp, and can make a case of dandruff more pronounced.
— Ashley Weatherford, The Cut, 19 Dec. 2017 -
Dust hangs in the air like a haze, settling on arm hair like construction-grade dandruff.
— James Lynch, Popular Mechanics, 9 Feb. 2018 -
Symptoms of dandruff include flaky, pink, and itchy patches on the scalp, ears, and eyebrows.
— Sabrina Talbert, Women's Health, 22 June 2023 -
These shampoos kill the dandruff-causing yeast that lives on your scalp, the Mayo Clinic explains.
— Patia Braithwaite, SELF, 2 Nov. 2020 -
The obvious signs of dandruff are scales or painful itching.
— Lacey Muinos, Health, 20 June 2023 -
This yeast that causes dandruff, malassezia furfur, thrives on oily scalps.
— Jessica Cruel, SELF, 27 July 2018 -
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 -
This rapid shedding is what causes dandruff flakes to appear on your scalp.
— Karina Hoshikawa, Teen Vogue, 6 July 2018 -
Coconut oil can also stop those pesky dandruff flakes from making a home on your hair.
— Maya Allen, Marie Claire, 16 July 2021 -
This shampoo calms itching and dandruff and removes thick, crusty plaque buildup.
— Daley Quinn, Verywell Health, 3 May 2024 -
Along with dandruff, zinc pyrithione has been proven to treat psoriasis as well.
— Daley Quinn, Verywell Health, 3 May 2024 -
Also, yeast resides on the scalp, and an overgrowth of this microorganism could lead to dandruff.
— Amy Capetta, Woman's Day, 12 June 2017 -
In his memoir, Mr. Peterson alluded to the trail of cigar ashes left by the earthy Glucksman and to the dandruff on the shoulders of his suit coat.
— David Stout, Washington Post, 20 Mar. 2018 -
Head to the doctor for a scalp check if your dandruff is especially stubborn.
— Ashley Weatherford, The Cut, 19 Jan. 2018 -
The anti-dandruff shampoo can be purchased at most drugstores for about $1.99.
— Laura Woods, Detroit Free Press, 9 May 2017 -
In the following days, my feet looked gorgeously clean and soft, and my sheets looked like they’d been used to smother a person with bad dandruff.
— Jenny Singer, Glamour, 28 Dec. 2020 -
The dandruff struggle — which affects over 50 million people in the U.S. — is real.
— Tanya Edwards, Allure, 10 Oct. 2017 -
For a healthier scalp: Fatty fish (like salmon and trout), walnuts, and flaxseeds are packed with omega-3 fats, which can prevent dry scalp and dandruff.
— Johnny Miller, Allure, 30 May 2018 -
The tragedy of rifle neglect (like dandruff or flatulence) occurs even in the finest people.
— David E. Petzal, Field & Stream, 29 July 2020 -
Figuring out how to get rid of dandruff can be downright stressful.
— Patia Braithwaite, SELF, 2 Nov. 2020 -
Cosmic dandruff may not be as exciting as a star hurtling toward its death.
— Katherine J. Wu, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Mar. 2020 -
The extra-sticky texture also traps pet dandruff and any loose dirt or grass Fido might track inside.
— Elizabeth Sheldon, Country Living, 15 Apr. 2020 -
What is the most effective shampoo for someone with dandruff?
— Iman Balagam, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2024 -
The bristles will help exfoliate buildup, dead skin, and product from your scalp, which can help prevent dandruff.
— Olivia Cigliano, WWD, 26 June 2024
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