scurf

Meanings

• Noun

  A skin condition characterized by rough, red patches, often found on the scalp or other areas with high friction.

  - "Scurf affects many people, especially during the winter months."
  - "The scurf on my scalp is itching and making it difficult to concentrate."

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Synonyms

dandruff , scum

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Variants

List of all variants of scurf that leads to same result
scurf , scurfier , scurfiest , scurfs , scurfy

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The origin of the word 'scurf' is Old English 'scorf', meaning rough or scaly.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Scurf is not contagious and is not a sign of poor hygiene.

2. There are various treatments for scurf, including over-the-counter shampoos and prescription medications.

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Related Concepts

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1. Dandruff: A common condition of the scalp that causes flaking and is sometimes mistaken for scurf.

2. Psoriasis: A chronic autoimmune disease that causes red, scaly patches to appear on the skin.

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How to Memorize "scurf"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a rough, red patch on your skin or scalp to remember the meaning of 'scurf'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'scurf' with a rough, itchy scalp to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Skin Condition Rough Flexible' to remember the meaning of 'scurf'.

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