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Concerns about Hair Graying and Scalp Acne
Skin and Hair Disorders
Question #49764
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Concerns about Hair Graying and Scalp Acne - #49764

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Mere eyebrows aur eye lashes ke baal pak rahe aur ankh me nase ubhar aayi hai,scalp hair bahut pak gaye aur scalp acne bhi hai.

How long have you noticed graying of your hair?:

- More than 6 months

Have you experienced any stress or changes in your lifestyle recently?:

- Yes, significant stress

How would you describe your scalp condition?:

- Occasional acne
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Hello I get that you’re worried about your grey eyebrows, eyelashes, scalp hair, plus the acne and eye veins which must suck, especially since it seems to be stress-related and started early. YOUR CONCERN – Grey hair (scalp, brows, lashes) – Visible veins in your eyes – Scalp acne – It’s been going on for 6+ months – You’ve been feeling stressed What Ayurveda says is up: Basically, in Ayurveda, they’d call the grey hair Akala Palitya and the acne Romakupa Pidika. It’s because: – Your Pitta dosha is too high – Your Rakta dhatu (blood) isn’t great – Stress is draining your Ojas – Heat and toxins are building up in your hair Stress really messes with your Pitta, which then burns the color (melanin) out of your hair. AYURVEDIC PLAN OF TREATMENT: INTERNAL MEDICATION 1. Amla Rasayana 1 teaspoon, twice a day after you eat 2. Brahmi Vati: 1 tablet, twice a day with food 3. Sarivadyasava: 15 ml mixed with equal water, twice after meals 4. Gandhak Rasayan: 2 tablets, twice a day after a meal (good for acne and detox) EXTERNAL CARE: 1. Neelibhringadi Taila Put it on your scalp 3–4 times a week. Massage it in lightly, wait an hour, then wash it off. 2. Triphala + Neem powder paste Once a week on your scalp for the acne. DIET PLAN Avoid: – Tea, coffee – Spicy stuff – Fried foods – Fast food – Staying up late – Too much screen time Eat: – Amla – Coconut – Ghee (clarified butter) – Buttermilk – Bottle gourd – Pumpkin – Pomegranate LIFESTYLE TIPS – Do Anulom Vilom + Bhramari breathing for 10–15 mins daily – Try to sleep before 10:30 pm – Chill out, avoid getting too angry or anxious – Give yourself a scalp massage with oil once a week Tests (if you haven’t had these done): – CBC (complete blood count) – Vitamin B12 – Thyroid check – Ferritin If we catch the grey hair early and treat the stress and Pitta issues, it can get better. Just stick with the treatment plan for 3–6 months, and you should see your hair color improve little by little. Think positive – you can get your hair back on track! Warm Regards Dr. Snehal Vidhate

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✓Medicines (90–120 days) Bhringraj Churna – 3 gm morning with water Neelibhringadi Taila – apply on scalp + eyebrows + eyelashes nightly (massage gently 5–10 min, leave overnight or 2–3 hours) and wash next day with mild herbal shampoo Saptamrita Loha – 250 mg twice daily after food with ghee + honey (classic for graying + eye health + reduces visible veins) Haridrakhand – 5 gm night with warm water Ashwagandha Lehyam – 5 gm night with warm milk ✓Daily Must-Do Warm sesame oil gentle head massage 5–10 min before Neelibhringadi Taila (reduces stress & improves circulation) Anulom-Vilom pranayama – 10 min daily (calms mind, reduces stress-induced graying) Avoid: excessive tea/coffee, spicy/sour, late dinner, tight headwear ✓Diet Daily: 4–6 soaked almonds + 2 dates + pomegranate, amla (fresh/powder), black sesame seeds 1 tsp roasted Add ghee 1–2 tsp in meals Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma

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Start with Amalaki Rasayan 1-0-1 after food with water Khadirarist 10ml twice daily after food with water Kishore guggul 1-0-1 after food with water. Aarogyavardhini 1-0-1 after food with water Kamdudharas 1-0-1 after food with water. Avoid processed spicy sugary fried foods, Apply Neelibhringadi Hair oil on scalp twice weekly keep overnight and morning wash with mild herbal shampoo. Avoid direct Sun rays exposure, use hat or use umbrella when going out during the day.

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-Diagnosis (Anumana): Premature graying of hair (Shwitra / Sweta Kesha) Scalp acne / irritation (Twak Vyadhi – Shiro) Stress-induced imbalance (Manasa / Pitta & Vata) -Internal Medicines (Oral) 1)Brahmi Churna: 3g twice daily with warm milk. Helps pacify Vata, reduce stress, and improve hair health. 2)Amla Churna / Juice: 1 tsp or 30ml daily in the morning on empty stomach. Rich in Vitamin C and antioxidants, supports hair pigmentation. 3)Ashwagandha Capsule: 500 mg twice daily. Reduces stress, boosts immunity and adrenal function. 4)Triphala Churna: 1 tsp at night with warm water. Gentle detoxifier, supports digestion and skin health. 5)Keshanjana or Keshya Taila (if available): 5–10 drops orally or topically.Supports hair strength and pigmentation. -External / Topical Medicines 6)Bhringraj Taila / Oil: Massage on scalp for 20–30 minutes, 3–4 times per week. Nourishes scalp and supports hair pigmentation. 7)Neem + Aloe Vera gel / paste: Apply on acne areas daily. Reduces inflammation and infection. 8)Kumkumadi Taila (for eyebrows / eyelashes): Apply carefully at night. Supports pigmentation and lash health. -Dinacharya / Lifestyle Modifications Stress management: Pranayama (Anulom Vilom, Nadi Shodhana) 10–15 minutes daily. Sleep: 7–8 hours, ideally 10 pm – 6 am. Diet: Fresh green leafy vegetables, nuts (almonds, walnuts), sesame seeds, amla, ghee; avoid processed and fried foods. Hydration: 2–3 liters warm water or herbal teas daily. Scalp hygiene: Use mild herbal shampoo, avoid harsh chemicals. Panchakarma / Optional Therapies -Shirodhara: With Brahmi or Bala Taila, once weekly for 4 weeks. Helps relax mind and reduce stress-induced hair graying. -Nasya (Anu Taila): 2 drops per nostril daily. Improves hair health and balances doshas. -Follow-up: 4 weeks for progress review. Monitor hair texture, graying, scalp acne, and stress levels

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Hair greying + eyebrow/eyelash greying Amla powder – 1 tsp daily with warm water or honey Bhringraj oil – Apply on scalp 3-4 times/week Curry leaves – Eat few leaves daily or add in food Scalp acne Wash hair with Neem / Aloe vera / mild herbal shampoo 2-3 times weekly Apply Neem oil or diluted Tea tree oil on pimples (small amount) Eye veins visible / eye weakness Put 2 drops pure cow ghee in nose at night (Nasya) Wash eyes with cool Triphala water (filtered properly) Take Triphala powder 1 tsp at night with warm water Diet Avoid spicy, oily, junk food Drink enough water Sleep early Reduce stress and excess screen time

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JO LAKSHAN AAP BATA RAHE HAIN WOH ANDAR KE DOSH AUR LAMBE SAMAY SE CHAL RAHE STRESS KA SANKET DETE HAIN BHAVON AUR EYELASHES KE BAAL PAKNA AUR AANKH ME NASE UBHARNA AAM TAUR PAR PITTA DOSH KE BADHNE RAKTA DUSHTI AUR MANSIK TANAV SE JUDA HOTA HAI SCALP KE BAAL KA JALDI PAKNA AUR SCALP ACNE BATATA HAI KI SHARIR ME HEAT AUR HORMONAL IMBALANCE HAI AYURVED KE ANUSAR LAMBE SAMAY KA STRESS AGNI KO KAMJOR KARTA HAI JISSE PITTA BADHTA HAI AUR BALON KI JADON KO POSHAN NAHI MIL PATA ISLIYE BAAL JALDI SAFED HONE LAGTE HAIN AUR SCALP PAR ACNE AATA HAI IS STHITI ME THANDAK DENEVALE AUR RAKTA SHODHAK CHIKITSA KI ZARURAT HOTI HAI SAATH HI NEEND AUR MAN KO SHANT KARNA BAHUT ZAROORI HAI AAPKO ABHI SE TEZ MASALEDAR TALAA HUA BAHUT ZYADA CHAI COFFEE AUR JUNK FOOD SE BACHNA CHAHIYE DIN ME PARIYAPT PANI AUR RAAT ME SACHCHI NEEND LENA ZAROORI HAI AYURVEDIC AUSHDHIYON SE PITTA SHAMAN AUR BAL POSHAN DONO ME MADAD MILTI HAI LEKIN YE UPCHAR LAMBE SAMAY KE LIYE NIRANTAR AUR DISCIPLINE KE SAATH KARNA HOTA HAI AGAR AAP CHAHE TO MAIN AAPKO AAPKI PRAKRITI AUR SAMASYA KE ANUSAR SURAKSHIT AYURVEDIC UPCHAR AUR DIET GUIDANCE AUR ACHHE SE SAMAJHA SAKTA HOON

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1.Amalaki rasayan 1 tsp twice daily with warm milk or water 2.Bhringraj churna 1/2 tsp twice daily with water after meals 3.Gandhak rasayan 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 4.Bragmi vati 1 tab at bedtime with water 5.Mahamanjisthadi kwath 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily after meals 🧘 Lifestyle & Supportive Measures - Diet: Avoid excess spicy, oily, and fermented foods. Favor green leafy vegetables, Amla, sesame seeds, and cow’s milk. - Stress management: Daily pranayama (Anulom Vilom, Bhramari) and meditation. - Hair care: Avoid harsh shampoos; use mild herbal cleansers (Shikakai, Reetha). - Sleep: Maintain regular sleep routine — essential for hair and skin health. WARM REGARDS DR. ANJALI SEHRAWAT

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HELLO, Based on your symptoms -greying of eyebrows and eyelashes -significant scalp hair greying (more than 6 months) -history of significant stress -occasional scalp acne In Ayurveda, this condition is mainly related to aggravated Pitta dosha with vata involvement, along with disturbance in rasa and rakta dhatu (nutritive and blood tissues). Stress increases both vata and pitta, which can lead to Akala Lalitha (premature greying) and scalp acne INTERNAL MEDICINES (minimum 3-4 months) 1) BRAHMI VATI= 1 tab twice daily after meals =helps reduce stress and supports hair nourishment 2) AMLA POWDER= 1 tsp at night with warm water =one of the best rejuvenates for hair pigmentation 3) BRINGARAJASAVA= 2 tsp with equal water, twice daily after meals =supports hair roots and scalp health 4) YASHTIMADHU + SHATAVARI POWDER= 1/2 tsp each once daily in warm milk at night =helps pacify pitta and support hormonal balance 5) IF ACNE IS MORE PROMINENT -MAHAMANJISTHADI KASHAYA= 15ml with equal water twice daily after meals =acts as blood purifier and reduces inflammation EXTERNAL TREATMENT (scalp + eyebrows) 1) NEELIBRINGADI OIL= warm slightly and massage into the scalp 3 times per week. Leave overnight if possible 2) FOR SCALP ACNE -apply a paste of Neem powder + Multani Miti once weekly to the scalp. wash after drying 3) Use herbal hair wash (reetha + shikakai + amla powder) twice weekly 4) For eyebrows and eyelashs -apply a small amount of castor oil at night using a cotton bud. Avoid contact with eyes DIET -amla daily -coconut water -black sesame seeds 1 tsp daily -fresh curry leaves 5-7 in morning -1 tsp ghee daily AVOID -very spicy, fried, and junk food -excess tea/coffee -late night -excess screen exposure and heat STRESS MANAGEMENT Daily routine -10 min Anulom bilom pranayam -5 min bhramari pranayam -15 min walking -sleep by 10:30 pm Without stress control, greying progression is difficult to stop EXPECTED RESULTS -1 month= better scalp condition and acne control -2-3 months= slowing of further greying -4-6 months= improved hair texture and strength DO FOLLOW HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL THANK YOU DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

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