🇮🇹Italian Source WordCode: IT

Cuoio capelluto secco

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈkwɔjo kapˈpeːlːuto ˈsekko

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Dry Scalp/draɪ skælp/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #2500 frequency
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🇮🇹 Example Sentence in Italian:

"Il cuoio capelluto secco può causare prurito."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A condition characterized by the scalp being excessively dry, often leading to flaking and irritation.

    "After switching shampoos, she noticed her dry scalp was less itchy."
  2. 2

    A common dermatological issue that can be caused by various factors including weather, skin conditions, or hair products.

    "The dry scalp can be exacerbated by cold winter air."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'dry scalp' combines the adjective 'dry', originating from Old English 'drīge', meaning lacking moisture, and 'scalp', derived from Middle English 'scalpe', which refers to the skin covering the head. The phrase has evolved in modern usage to describe a common condition affecting the scalp's moisture balance.

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