Dandruff and Scurf

Dandruff

Dandruff noun - Loose scales shed from the scalp.
Usage example: I could see the dandruff on her shoulders
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Synonyms for Dandruff

Scurf is a synonym for dandruff. In some cases you can use "Scurf" instead a noun "Dandruff".

Scurf

Scurf noun - A thin flake of dead epidermis shed from the surface of the skin.
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Synonyms for Scurf

Dandruff is a synonym for scurf. You can use "Dandruff" instead a noun "Scurf".

Nearby Word: scurfy
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Scurf and Dandruff. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/dandruff/scurf
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Scurf or Dandruff. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/dandruff/scurf.
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