dandruff vs scurf

dandruff

• scaly white dead skin flakes from the human scalp; Pityriasis capitis 

• To fall or cover with white flakes, like dandruff. 

scurf

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

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

• A grey bull trout (Salvelinus confluentus). 

• The foul remains of anything adherent. 

• A skin disease. 

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