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Excess sebum and grey hair
Skin and Hair Disorders
Question #20703
27 days ago
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Excess sebum and grey hair - #20703

Basha

I m male. My age is 34-40. Due to stress I had excess sebum, my hair started thinning which cause oily dandruff. Now I have only 30℅ hair which is the outer layer. I have baldness in my crown area. Due to shortage of sleep, my hair, heard, moustache getting grey. I need a complete solution for all this. Now I don't have stress, but I have excess sebum issue for the past 10 years. I started using doctor prescribed Ketakonazole shampoo which turned my hair grey hair.

Age: 38
Chronic illnesses: No
Pain
Diabetes
Hairfall
Ache
Grey hair
100 INR (~1.18 USD)
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Amla (Indian Gooseberry) + Brahmi + Bhringraj Powder – Take ½ tsp daily with warm water to nourish hair from within. Ashwagandha -1/2 tsp with warm milk at night Triphala (½ tsp at bedtime) Curry Leaves (Kadi Patta) Juice or Powder –take with buttermilk or warm water. Bringaraja taila- scalp massage weekly twice Onion juice - apply over scalp and wash after 20 minutes Eat black sesame seeds + jaggery (1 tsp daily). Drink fresh Amla juice or consume raw Amla daily. Include ghee, soaked almonds, walnuts, dates, and coconut in your diet. Avoid spicy, fermented, and processed foods, as they worsen Pitta. Henna + Indigo Powder – Natural remedy for greying (if you want to darken the hair naturally). Rinse hair with black tea or curry leaf water.
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Avoid daily oiling on scalp. Hairzone spray for local massage. Erandbhrushta haritaki 0-0-3 with lukewarm water at bedtime. Tab.Saptamrut lauh 2-0-2

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Bringaraj tailam for application on hair Chawanprash two spoons with warm milk two times a day

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Hello. Stop using shampoo. Use Ayurvedic Silkeshine shampoo powder for hair wash. Rinse ur hair with decoctionof triphla churna andlemon peel. Stop Saltu oily snacks and late nights and day sleep. Have healthy diet. Use Malatyadi ketam for hair . Tab Arogyavardhini 2 tabs 2 times a day after meals. Tab Krumikuthar rasa 2 tabs at night. Tab Jatamasi ghana 2 at night.

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Shirodhara , nasya in a nearby ayurvedic centre Brahmi vati 1-0-1 Wash hair with shikakai/ aritha shampoo twice a week Amla juice 10ml twice daily before food with water

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Do head massage with durdurapatradi taila on alternate days and do head bath Put Anutaila 2 drops into each nostrill in morning hrs Have dry grapes soaked in water daily Have more carrot, beetroot, cucumber Take atleast 1 coconut water daily Have one amla daily Have leafy green Veggies Visit nearby panchakarma centre and take one course of takra dhara After reduction of dandruff you can use neelibrungamalaka taila

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1. Excess Sebum & Oily Dandruff These are often due to Pitta-Kapha imbalance. Ayurvedic Remedies: *Neem oil or Bhringraj oil: Mix with coconut oil and apply twice a week. They balance sebum, reduce dandruff, and strengthen roots. *Amla powder + Shikakai + Reetha: Use as a natural shampoo 2–3 times a week. *Fenugreek (Methi) paste: Apply on the scalp 30 minutes before washing to reduce oiliness and dandruff. Internal Herbs: Triphala: Detoxifies the system and balances digestion, which improves skin and scalp health. Take 1 tsp powder with warm water at night. Neem capsules or powder: Helps purify blood and control excess oil 2. Hair Thinning & Baldness (Crown area) Related to Vata-Pitta aggravation and low Rasa Dhatu nourishment. Ayurvedic Oils: Bhringraj Taila: Promotes hair regrowth and slows greying. Neelibhringadi oil: Excellent for bald spots and nourishing hair follicles. Massage 3–4 times weekly, leave overnight if possible. Internal Tonic: Bhringraj powder (½ tsp twice daily): Regenerates hair cells. Amla juice: Rich in vitamin C and antioxidants. 20ml daily on empty stomach. 3. Premature Greying of Hair Natural Remedies: Amla + Brahmi + Bhringraj powder mix: Take 1 tsp daily with honey or warm water. Black sesame seeds (½ tsp daily): Traditionally used to darken hair. Avoid hot, spicy, fermented foods which aggravate Pitta. Diet Tips: Include ghee, soaked almonds, walnuts, dates, and leafy greens. Avoid excessive tea/coffee, alcohol, and processed foods. Stay hydrated and get 7–8 hours of sleep. Lifestyle Practices Nasya (Nasal drops) with Anu taila or Brahmi ghee daily: Calms nerves and supports hair growth. Shirodhara therapy: Helps in deep relaxation and resets hormonal balance. Yoga & Pranayama: Focus on Anulom Vilom and Brahmari for stress and energy flow to scalp.

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