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Skin and Hair Disorders
Question #26145
226 days ago
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Hair fall and too much dandruff problem. - #26145

Puspendu Ghosh

Dandruff is stuck on the scalp. Too much dandruff. A lot of hair fall. Hair thinning & hair line visible. I used to have a lot of hair, but now it's falling out and my scalp is showing. Tell me medicine/remedy. Suggest me a good shampoo & hair oil with brand name. Thank you. Age 25 male. No physical problem.

Age: 25
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hello puspendu ghosh,

You’re 25 and facing severe dandruff, hair fall, and visible scalp, which indicates that the problem is no longer superficial. When dandruff gets stuck and chronic, and hair begins thinning at the roots, Ayurveda sees this as a dual aggravation of Kapha (scalp congestion, oiliness, stuck flakes) and Vata (hair loss, thinning, dryness at roots).

This condition is referred to as “Darunaka” and “Khalitya” in Ayurveda. When left untreated, it affects both Rasa and Asthi dhatus, leading to premature hair thinning and even receding hairlines.

Let’s correct this from both internal and external sides.

Internal Medicines (6–8 weeks):

Gandhak Rasayan – 2 tablets twice a day after food (deep scalp cleansing & antifungal) Triphala Guggulu – 2 tablets twice a day after meals (to cleanse skin toxins and gut) Mahatikta Ghritam – 1 tsp at bedtime with warm water (to improve skin and scalp health) Bhringrajasava – 20 ml + 20 ml water after meals (to nourish hair roots) Khadirarishta – 20 ml + 20 ml water after lunch (clears dandruff, scalp itching) These are safe and effective classical combinations to address dandruff, follicle health, and hair nutrition.

2. External Care (Oil + Shampoo):

Hair Oil:

Use Bringamalakadi Taila or Sesa Ayurvedic Hair Oil (Brand: Sesa) Apply warm oil to scalp at night, 3 times/week. Gently massage and leave overnight or at least for 1 hour.

Shampoo:

Trichup Anti-Dandruff Shampoo (Brand: Vasu) – twice a week or Kesh King Anti-Dandruff Shampoo or Biotique Margosa Shampoo (for very sensitive scalp) Scalp Mask (weekly):

Mix 1 tsp neem powder + amla powder + curd, apply to scalp, leave for 30 minutes, wash with lukewarm water.

Avoid curd, cheese, sugary items, fried food, cold drinks – they increase dandruff Take warm water daily on waking with 1 tsp Triphala powder at night for gut cleaning Add methi seeds, curry leaves, black sesame, and ghee in diet Drink turmeric water or Triphala decoction every day Sleep before 11 PM and avoid stress – both worsen hair loss

Investigations: Vitamin D3 Vitamin B12 Serum Ferritin TSH CBC

Your condition is reversible if addressed early. With 6–8 weeks of regular internal cleansing and external hair root nourishment, you can stop the hair loss, remove dandruff, and restore hair volume and scalp strength.

If you have any doubts, you can contact me. Take care, Regards, Dr. Karthika

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Hello puspendu Ghosh ji

First of all try to rule out the cause of hair fall and make sure to avoid these causes Such as stress, anxiety, excessive oily spicy nonveg fastfood or fermented food backery items

Use cows ghee in your food

For dandruff application of coconut oil and Durdurapathradi keram oil (kerla Ayurveda pharmacy)

Tab Bramhi vati (dhootpapeshwar) 2 tab at bed time

Tab praval panchamrit 1 tablet 2 times a day for 20 days

Tab lakshadi guggul 1 tablet 2 times a day for 20 days

Scurfol shampoo Atrimed pharma For hairwash 2 to 3 times a week followed by hair conditioner

Follow up after 20 days

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Hi puspendu this is Dr vinayak as considering your problem no need worry *just avoid exposing to dust directy * apply hair oil at list 3times in week * have proper sleep and diet * avoid spicy and non veg diet

RX-scurfol shampoo weekly once for hair wash T.astiposhaka 1-0-1 A/F C.AOIM-Z 1-0-1 A/F T. DETOX 1-0-1 A/F follow this and let me know any issue

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1) castor oil for head massage

2) Wash hair in water boiled with amla (gooseberr) powder after cooling and filtering it.

3) Himalayas anti dandruff gel for application after drying the hair

If possible better go for shaving your head and give head massage. So the hair will grow thick like before

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Take amalaki rasayan 1-0-1 after food with water Gandhak rasayan 1-0-1 after food with water Apply Gunjadi oil on scalp twice weekly keep overnight and wash with mild herbal shampoo. Rest of the days wash hair with clean water no soap/ shampoo. Follow up after 1 month

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Avoid spicy, oily and processed food. Regular exercise and meditation. Increase intake of raw vegetables and fruits. Tab.Neem 2-0-2 Tab.Bhringraj 2-0-2 Dhaturpatradi oil for massage on scalp twice a week

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1. Oil hair ( if not doing) 2. Clean hair with ‘triphala churna’ decoction 3. Narasingha tablet (1-1 tb after meal )with warm water

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Don’t worry, And start taking1.Narsimha rasayana 1tsf with lukewarm milk at bed time. 2.Amalki choorna 1tsf with lukewarm water twice in a day. **Massage your scalp with Castor oil thrice ina week. **Massage your scalp with DHURDHURPATRAADI OIL (for dandruff) Follow up after 15 days…

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HELLO PUSPENDU GHOSH,

DOSHA INVOLVEMENT 1)VATA- dryness, frizzz, breakage, dandruff 2)PITTA- heat in scalp, inflammation, hair root destruction 3)RAKTA DUSHTI- toxin accumulation-> weakened follicles 4)ASTHI DHATU KSHAYA- since Kesha are considered upadhatu of asthi, when rasa->rakta->mamsa->meda->asthi conversion is impaired, hair loss results 5)MAJJA KSHAYA- chronic cases may reflect deeper dhatu depletion

TYPES OF HAIRLOSS- BASED ON DOSHA’S

-KHALITYA(baldness)- pitta-vata= Hair loss, heat in scalp, premature thinning

-INDRALUPTA(alopecia areata)- kapha-vata= sudden loss in spots

-RUHYA- vata= gradual thinning , no itching

-PALITYA(greying)- pitta= premature greying, often hereditary

INTERNALLY START WITH

1. NARASIMHA RASAYANA- 1 tsp with milk, morning empty stomach= 90 days =asthi-majja rasayana, hair growth (ref- bhaishajya ratnavali)

2. BHRINGRAJ CHURNA- 5gm + ghee at bedtime for 2-3 months =hair growth, scalp nourishment(ref- Nighantu Ratnakar)

3. CHYAWANPRASHA AVALEHA- 1 tsp twice daily with warm milk for long term 3-6 months =rasa-rakta dhatu and immunity(ref- charak Samhita)

4. DRAKSHADI KASHAYA- 30 ml before meals with water for 4-6 weeks =pitta-rakta sodhaka(ref- ashtanga hridaya)

5. SAPTAMRIT LAUHA- 500mg with ghee/honey twice daily in morning and night for 1-3 months = hair support, rakta support

6. AMALAKI RASAYANA- 5 gm in the morning with milk for long term =rejuvination, prevents greying and great for immunity

EXTERNAL OIL APPLICATIONS

1. NEELIBHRINGADI TAILA- massage warm oil 30 mins before bath for 4 times/week(ref- sahasra yoga)

2. DHURDHURAPATRADI TAILA- for scalp dryness and dandruff = twice/week(ref- bhaisajya ratnavali)

3. BRAHMI-AMLA OIL- infuse oil with fresh amla and brahmi leaves regularly use

FOR FRIZZ- use coconut or sesame base for INFLAMATION- use amla infused cooling oils

POTENT HERBAL PACKS FOR SCALP

1)CLASSIC HAIR PACK -bhringaraj churna- 1 tsp -amla powder- 1 tsp -hibiscus powder- 1 tsp -aloe vera pulp- 2tbsp Apply 1 hour before bath; rinse with herbal decoction

2)RAKTA- SODHANA SCALP LEPA -Manjistha+lodhra+triphala+sandalwood+rose water =apply during pitta-aggravated stages, especially with itching or scalp redness

ESSENTIAL FOODS -cow milk+ghee= builds Ojas, nourishes dhatu -black sesame seeds= asthi dhatu enhancer -soaked almonds(5-6)= omega 3+ protein -fresh amla(or juice)= rasayana, anti-pitta -moong dal khichdi= easily digestible -curry leaves(raw/chutney)= rich in iron and vitamin c -dates, figs, raisins= rasa dhatu replenishment

AVOID -spicy, fermented, fried , junk food -late night meals -overconsumption of tea, coffe, carbonated drinks -alcohol, smoking

LIFESTYLE + DAILY ROUTINES

MORNING ROUTINE -Wake before 6 AM= aligns with brahma muhurtha if possible

-GANDUSHA(oil pulling) with sesame oil= removes ama from head and neck

-NASYA= instill 2 drops of ANU TAILA in each nostril every morning- clears srotas, enhances hair nourishment

-SHIROABHYANGA(Hair oiling)- calms vata, strengthens follicles

-LIGHT YOGA- enhances circulation to scalp

HAIR WASH -use herbal decoctions- shikakai, Geetha, amla, powder boiled and filtered -avoid chemical shampoo, hot water -wash 2-3 times/week max

YOGA ASANA -Adho much svanasana(downward dog)= increases scalp blood flow -Sarvangasana= stimulates thyroid, nourishes head region -Shirshasana= direct blood flow to scalp -Ustrasana, Matsyasana= opens up chest and throat, affects hormonal balance

PRANAYAM -Bhramari= calms mind, improves oxygen to hair roots -Anulom vilom= balances vata- pitta -Sheetali/sheetkari= pitta shamak

MEDITATION -daily 15 mins of Trataka(candle gazing)+ Dhyana can help hormonal and mental factors

SPECIAL HIAR DECOCTION BOIL- 1 tsp bhringaraj, 1 tsp brahmi, 1/2 tsp yashtimadhu, 3 cups water-> reduce to 1 cup->drink daily AM or PM

-Hair regrowth is gradual but certain with Rasaya+ Shamana+ stress correction -Allow 2-3 months minimum for visible results -Follow Ritucharya- bata-pacifying in winter, pitta-calming in summer -treat the mind and lifestyle as deeply as the body

DO FOLLOW

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

THANK YOU

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

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Hi ,avoid excessive oily foods Use thriphala choornam+curd apply on head wash off before getting dry with mild shampoo Durdurapatradi oil application on head daily Tripahalguggilu 1-0-1 afterfood Saribadyasava 30 ml twice daily after food Siya capsule 1-1-1 afterfood Thrisgrow one tablet once daily Ficosan shampoo Siya shampoo Wash head with thriphala choornam boiled water Proper scalp hygiene should be maintained Change towels ,bed sheet and pillow cover periodiy Avipathi choornam 2 tsp with hot water at night Stay hydrated Thankyou

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Prevention Oatstraw and horsetail tea are rich in silicon and trace minerals. Rosemary helps prevent premature baldness and stimulate head circulation. Sage is an astringent, and helps stimulate growth. Yarrow helps liver activity.It is said that you must faithfully do your selected hair treatment for three months before you will see results. Diet and Lifestyle Pathya: Fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, nutritious food, adequate sleep Apathya: Avoid salt, sugar, tobacco, and alcohol. Overconsumption of salt and sugar increases dandruff and hairloss. Avoid large amounts of vitamin A.

Avoid strong soaps, shampoo or hair sprays. Only use mild castile soaps. Hats and wigs are apt to cause hair to fall out faster, since they limit the air to the scalp.

Avoid tension, stress, worry and hurry.

1) Bhringamalakadi Taila - extly apply and massage for 10 min. - 2 time 2) Jeevamrita Leha or Chyavanaprasha Leha-1 tsf 2 times with milk after food 3) Shuddha Shilajatu-250mg + Saptamrita Loha - 500mg + bhringaraja Churna -3gm - after food with honey and ghee 2 times For dandruff Apply Scurfol lotion leave it for 30 min and take bath Diet and Lifestyle Pathya A little sunlight is good for your scalp and hair. Keep calm and relaxed. It will help your hair. A short fast is a good way to begin the program. Then begin eating only nutritious foods. Anti-microbial shampoos are often recommended, but there is no evidence that this germkilling factor lessens the dandruff. To help control appearance, cleanse with a shampoo, designed to help control dandruff. Wash the hair in vinegar, to remove all the loose scales. Apathya Shampoos containing selenium sulfide can cause eye damage and hairloss. Plain water alone is also good. Reduce intake of fats, grease, and all fried foods from the diet. Stop the use of alcohol. Check to see if you have food allergies (wheat, dairy products, citrus, or something else). Avoid stress and poor elimination. Do not use strong, irritant shampoos or hair treatments. Avoid chocolate, sugar, white flour, and seafood.

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Hello

Firstly due to your dandruff the hair fall is happening so firstly should treat with dandruff then hair fall will control then we can start with growing the hair treatment.

1) Wright oil apply the oil leave for for 30 minutes then take a head wash. Apply this oil alternate days for two weeks then apply this weekly 2 days Due to dandruff applying a too much oil and leaving for long time or overnight the dandruff will increase.

2) trichup anti dandruff shampoo 3) triphala guggulu 1-0-1 after food

Drink at least 2 to 3 l of water per day Avoid oily food processed food coffee tea

Take good amount of protein rich fibre rich foods

So the dandruff will get reduced within a week Consult me again after a 15 day

Thank you Dr Nikitha

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Hello

Firstly due to your dandruff the hair fall is happening so firstly should treat with dandruff then hair fall will control then we can start with growing the hair treatment.

1) Wright oil apply the oil leave for for 30 minutes then take a head wash. Apply this oil alternate days for two weeks then apply this weekly 2 days Due to dandruff applying a too much oil and leaving for long time or overnight the dandruff will increase.

2) trichup anti dandruff shampoo 3) triphala guggulu 1-0-1 after food

Drink at least 2 to 3 l of water per day Avoid oily food processed food coffee tea

Take good amount of protein rich fibre rich foods

So the dandruff will get reduced within a week Consult me again after a 15 day

Thank you Dr Nikitha

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Excess dandruff and hair fall can be a sign of underlying imbalances in your doshas, particularly Vata and Kapha. In Ayurveda, balancing these doshas can restore hair health. Begin by focusing on your diet and lifestyle, as they play crucial roles in maintaining healthy scalp and hair.

Dietary Adjustments: Include foods that balance Vata and Kapha, such as warm, cooked meals incorporating ghee, sesame oil, and spices like black pepper, cumin, and turmeric. Avoid cold, dry and excessively oily or spicy foods. Keep hydrated, as dehydration can aggravate dandruff.

Hair Oil: Apply oil to the scalp should be your routine. You might consider using “Kesh King Hair Oil” as it contains herbs beneficial for hair nourishment. Warm the oil slightly and massage your scalp in circular movements to improve circulation. Leave it for at least an hour or overnight before washing off.

Shampoo: For a dandruff-focused shampoo, “Khadi Natural Neem and Aloe Vera Herbal Cleanser” could be suitable. Neem is good for reducing dandruff while Aloe Vera soothes the scalp. Use it twice a week and rinse thoroughly to avoid any residue buildup that may contribute to dandruff.

Ayurvedic Medication: You might take “Triphala Churna”, a traditional Ayurvedic remedy to detoxify the body and improve digestion, which subsequently supports hair health. Take it with warm water at night.

Reduce stress levels through meditation or yoga, as stress can exacerbate hair fall. Ensure regular exercise but avoid strenuous activity that may vitiate Vata further.

If dandruff and hair fall persist despite these interventions, consulting with dermatologist or a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner is advisable. They can provide tailored recommendations based on your body’s specific needs and ensure that there’s no fungal infection or other scalp condition requiring more direct treatment.

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Your hair fall and excessive dandruff could be related to an imbalance in your doshas, particularly the vata and pitta. This can also affect your scalp health and hair texture. Let’s address each aspect systematically.

First, for the dandruff, a consistent cleansing routine using a natural, gentle shampoo can help. Look for an Ayurvedic shampoo containing ingredients like neem or tea tree which are known for their antifungal properties. A commercially available herbal shampoo with these ingredients could be effective. Himalaya’s Anti-Dandruff Shampoo with tea tree oil is a reasonable choice. Use it 2-3 times a week. Make sure to rinse thoroughly to avoid leaving any residue.

For hair oil, consider using a therapeutic oil with herbs that pacify vata and pitta. Bhringraj oil is traditionally used in Ayurveda for hair health. You might find Indulekha Bhringa Hair Oil or other similar bhringraj mixes beneficial. Apply the oil gently to your scalp and hair, leaving it on for at least an hour before washing — or overnight if possible. Do this 2-3 times per week to condition the scalp and strengthen hair roots.

Internally, ensure your diet is nourishing to support hair health. Increase your intake of seeds, nuts, and whole grains. Including amla (Indian gooseberry) in your diet can significantly support hair growth. You can consume it fresh, in powdered form, or as a juice.

Since hair health is closely tied to digestion, consider enhancing your digestive fire (agni) by consuming warm teas with ginger or simply drinking warm water throughout the day.

While these remedies may improve your condition, if your hair fall continues to worsen or you experience other symptoms, consult a healthcare professional or an Ayurvedic practitioner directly to address any underlying issues.

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Apply bringaraja taila-weekly twice Lemon juice along with curd n rice water- Apply as hair pack Amlaki rasayana- 1 tsp with warm water at night

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HELLO,

According to Ayurveda, hair health is primarily governed by -Pitta dosha= responsible for metabolism and heat in the body -Vata dosha= causes dryness and frizzy hair when aggravated -Heredity is also known as Bija dosha in Ayurveda

Internal Management Plan 1) Bhringraj churna- 3 gm once daily after dinner with warm water or honey =Hair regrowth, reduces hair fall

2) Amla churna- 5 gm in the morning empty stomach with lukewarm water =Antioxidant, Pitta, strengthens hair

3) Ashwagandha churna- 1 tsp at bedtime with warm water =Hormonal balance, reduces stress

4) Triphala churna- 1 tsp at bedtime with warm water =Detox, improves gut health

5) Brahmi vati- 1 tab at bedtime with snack =Reduces stress 6) Mahabhringaraj Oil Capsule - 1 cap after dinner

=Promotes hair growth from within

External Oils and Applications

1) Neelabrungadi Oil = Warm slightly and apply on scalp 3-4 times/week

=Prevents premature graying and hair loss

2) Bhringraj Oil - Massage gently in circular motion every other day =Strengthens roots, promotes regrowth

3) Coconut Oil+Curry Leaves = Warm, apply gently after cooling 2 times/week

=Reduces dryness and frizzy hair

Leave the oil on for 1-2 hours or overnight and then wash off with a mild shampoo

Herbal Hair Wash

- Shikakai+Reetha+Amla Powder- 1:1:1 = Mix 2 tablespoons in water, soak overnight, apply the paste as shampoo Use 2 times/week

If hair fall If it is very severe So take this too -Kesh Raksha Capsule- 1 cap twice a day after meals

-Chyawanprash- 1 tsp in morning =Revitalizing, immunity supporter

-Saptamrita Loha- 1 tab twice a day

Diet and lifestyle -Eat- Ghee, Amla, soaked almonds, pumpkin seeds, curry leaves, coconut Avoid- Spicy, sour, salty, fried food, cold drinks, excessive tea/coffee

Hydration- atleast 8 glasses/day -Sleep- 7-8 hours, avoid staying up late at night

Yoga and Pranayama -Adhomukhaasana -Uttanasana -Sarvangasana -Vajrasana -Balasana -Paschimottanasana

Pranayama -Anulom Vilom -Bhramari -Kapalbhati -Sheetali -Be patient. Ayurveda treatment often takes 2-3 months to show significant improvement

Follow it consistently for 3-6 months

Thanks

Dr. Hemanshu Mehta

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