Scurf (8)
I believe the answer is:
dandruff
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">scurf</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I know that dandruff is a type of scurf)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for dandruff that I've seen before include "Unsightly flakes of dead skin on scalp" , "Flakes over head" , "Unsightly flakes of dead skin in hair" , "Flaky complaint" , "Unsightly scalp scurf seen on clothes" .)