Scurf vs. Dandruff

Scurfnoun

A skin disease.

Scurfnoun

The flakes of skin that fall off as a result of a skin disease.

Scurfnoun

Any crust-like formations on the skin, or in general.

Scurfnoun

(figurative) The foul remains of anything adherent.

Scurfnoun

(botany) Minute membranous scales on the surface of some leaves, as in the goosefoot.

Scurfnoun

Thin dry scales or scabs upon the body; especially, thin scales exfoliated from the cuticle, particularly of the scalp; dandruff.

Scurfnoun

Hence, the foul remains of anything adherent.

Scurfnoun

Anything like flakes or scales adhering to a surface.

Scurfnoun

Minute membranous scales on the surface of some leaves, as in the goosefoot.

Scurfnoun

(botany) a covering that resembles scales or bran that covers some plant parts

Scurfnoun

a thin flake of dead epidermis shed from the surface of the skin

Dandruffnoun

Scaly white dead skin flakes from the human scalp; Pityriasis capitis.

Dandruffnoun

A scurf which forms on the head, and comes off in small scales or particles.

Dandruffnoun

a condition in which white scales of dead skin are shed by the scalp

Dandruffnoun

loose scales shed from the scalp;

Dandruffnoun

small pieces of dead skin in a person's hair

Dandruff

Dandruff is a skin condition that mainly affects the scalp. Symptoms include flaking and sometimes mild itchiness.