scurfy

Covered in scales

Scurfy means covered with or resembling scurf—dry, flaky skin or a similar crusty coating.

The word describes skin conditions, plant surfaces with scale-like particles, or anything with a dry, peeling texture: scurfy patches on his scalp, the scurfy bark of a birch tree.

dermatological

psoriasis

Immune system attacks skin cells

eczemaInflammatory skin disorder
dermatitisInflammation of the skin
keratosisAbnormal skin growth

plaque · lesions · scaling · redness · inflammation · pruritus · papules · topical · flaking · crusting

texture

flaky

Crumbly or unreliable

scalyCovered with thin plates
peelingComing off in strips
crumblyProne to fragmenting

friable · branlike · papery · chaffy · sloughing · exfoliative · powdery · crusty · rough · dry

dandruff

scalp

Skin covering skull

flakesThin, flat pieces
itchinessIrritating skin sensation
shampooLiquid hair cleanser

head · haircare · dryness · scaling · oily · medicated · ketoconazole · brushing · shedding

botanical

pubescent

Sexually maturing

glaucousPale blue-gray waxy coating
rugoseHaving a ridged surface
mealyPowdery in texture

dusty · powdery · scabrous · glandular · encrusted

Opposites

skin/surface texture

scurfysmooth

Without roughness or difficulty

sleek · unblemished · clear · glossy · polished

moisture/condition

scurfymoisturized

Given added moisture

hydrated · supple · healthy · dewy · nourished

Family

scurf

Familiarity: Top 1,000,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G