Severe Hair Fall and Alopecia Concerns - #40092

Hello Thank you for sharing your concern. I understand how distressing it can be to experience severe hair fall and alopecia, especially after enjoying healthy, thick hair for many years. But dont worry we are here to help you out😊

The focus of treatment is to - ✅ Nourish hair roots and strengthen Asthi–Rakta dhatu ✅ Balance Vata–Kapha ✅ Detoxify the scalp and improve circulation

✅AYURVEDIC PLAN OF TREATMENT

✅INTERNAL MEDICATION

1 Bhringrajasava 20 ml with equal water after food , twice daily (Rejuvenates hair follicles and strengthens roots)

2 Arogyavardhini Vati 1 tab twice daily after food (Detoxifies liver and clears Ama affecting hair growth)

3 Triphala Churna 1 tsp at bedtime with warm water (Detoxifies gut and improves nutrient absorption)

4 Amalaki Rasayana 1 tsp twice daily with warm milk (Rich in antioxidants, supports hair pigmentation)

5 Madhumehar Kwatha / Diashaman / Insulan D Continue as prescribed Maintain sugar balance to prevent dhatu kshaya

✅EXTERNAL THERAPY

✅Scalp Care & Local Treatments

👉Bhringraj Taila – Warm slightly and massage the scalp gently for 10 minutes daily before bath. – Enhances blood flow, strengthens roots, and reduces dryness.

👉Nasya (Nasal Therapy): – 2 drops of Anu Taila or Brahmi Taila in each nostril every morning after oil massage. – Nourishes hair roots through Shiras (head) and pacifies Vata.

👉Weekly Hair Pack: Mix Bhringraj powder + Amla powder + Aloe vera gel + rose water → apply on scalp for 30 minutes and rinse with herbal shampoo.

👉 For Joint Pain

Abhyanga (Full body massage) with Mahanarayan Taila followed by mild swedana (steam) once daily or 3× per week. (Balances Vata, reduces stiffness, and indirectly nourishes hair by improving circulation and metabolism.)

✅HOME REMEDIES

Drink 1 tsp Amla juice + 1 tsp Aloe vera juice daily in the morning.

Consume soaked methi seeds (1 tsp) every morning to strengthen hair and joints.

Include black sesame seeds (½ tsp) daily – rich in calcium and supports Asthi Dhatu.

Add 1 tsp desi ghee to meals – prevents dryness and balances Vata.

✅ DIET MODIFICATION

✅Include: Warm, nourishing, unctuous meals (khichdi, mung dal soup, cooked veggies) Protein-rich foods – milk, paneer, lentils, sprouts Fresh Amla, dates, figs Spices like cumin, turmeric, and fenugreek for digestion

❌Avoid: Fried, stale, and very spicy foods Excess coffee or tea Refined sugar and cold, dry foods

✅ Lifestyle (Vihara)

Avoid stress, late nights, and overthinking—these aggravate Vata. Do gentle yoga and pranayama (Anulom Vilom, Bhramari) for stress reduction and improved oxygenation. Regular head massage and meditation will rejuvenate scalp tissues. Maintain regular bowel habits with Triphala or ghee in warm milk.

With regular Ayurvedic care, balanced diet, and patience, your hair regrowth and joint strength can gradually return.

Wishing you a beautiful hair once again

Warm Regards Dr. Snehal Vidhate

Take amalaki rasayana 1tab bd, apply neeli bhrignamalkam external application, shanka Bashma 1tab bd, pancha tikta ghrita Guggulu 1tab bd ,and go for leech therapy u ll get results

HELLO, I recommend the following treatment plan for you. Treatment - 1.Black sesame seed powder -100 gm Bhringraj churna -100 gm Amalaki rasayan -200 gms Mukta shukti-10 gms Tankan bhasma- 10 gms Mix all the medicines and make 60 doses. Take in the morning and evening before meal with water. 2. Badam Rogan oil - 2-2 drops in each nostril either in the morning empty stomach or at bedtime. 3. For hair growth - Castor oil mixed with coconut oil- Apply on the hair and massage gently.Use twice a week. 4. For hair blackening- Use mahabhringraj oil - Gently massage on scalp twice a week. Diet- .Eat antioxidant and vitamin c,E rich diet . .Eat amla, spinach,dates, soaked and peeled almonds. .Avoid fast food, oily food. Yoga- Anulomvilom,Adhomukhashavasan, Uttanasan Lifestyle modifications - .Take atleast 7 hours of sound sleep. .Stress management -Through meditation walking journaling gardening. .Wash hair atleast twice a week. .Clean hair towel,comb and pillowcover weekly once. .Don’t use comb on wet hair. .Avoid using heat treatment on hair. .Don’t leave hair open while sleeping. .Use a mild paraben free shampoo . .Gently massage the scalp with fingers for 5 minutes daily.

Follow these and you will get results. REVIEW AFTER 1 MONTH. Regards, Dr. Anupriya

Black Sesame Seed Powder - 100 grams Bhringraj Churna - 100 grams Aamalki Rasayan - 200 grams Mukta Shukti - 10 grams Saptamrita Loha - 20 grams Dhatri Loha - 10 grams Mix all the medicines and make 60 doses.Take in the morning and evening, half-an-hour before meals with water, honey or milk.

Neelabringadi taila - hair oil

No worries Start on Amla juice 10 ml daily on empty stomach with warm water Bringaraja tab 1-0-1 Yograj guggulu 1-0-1 Bringaraja Asava 15-0-15 ml Bringaraja taila - scalp massage to be done Mahanarayana taila- joints massage to be done Once check your cbc thyroid profile hba1c vit B12 Include more vegetables protein intake in diet

HELLO,

AYURVEDIC VIEW -Ayurveda describes hair loss under “khalitya” -Pitta dosha-> overheats and damages hair follicles -Vata dosha-> causes dryness, brittleness -kapha+ rakta dushti-> block nourishmnet -Goal is to cool and balance pitta, nourish roots and rejuvinates tissues

TREATMENT GOALS -Stop further thing - slow progression -strengthen existing follicles to produce thicker hair -improve scalp circulation and nutrition -Balance hormones and reduce stress, which worsen alopecia -Enhance overall vitality (Ojas)- healthy hair comes from a healthy system

EXTERNAL TREATMENTS

1) SCALP MASSAGE WITH MEDICATED OILS -NEELIBRINGADI KERATAILA= classic kerala oil, promotes hair growth -BHRINGARAJ TAILA= king of hair in Ayurveda -KUNTALAKANTI TAILA= rasayana oil for scalp health

HOW= warm oil, gentle massage 2-3 times/week, leave for 1 hour, wash with mild herbal shampoo (shikakai, reetha)

NASYA= Anu taila or Bhringaraj taila 2 drops each nostril , morning empty stomach =nourishes sense organs and hair roots, balances doshas in head

INTERNAL MEDICATIONS

1) BHRINGARAJ RASAYANA= 5gm with milk in morning =strengthens hair roots

2) AMALAKI RASAYANA = 2 tsp daily with warm water =rejuvinator, cools pitta, antioxidants

3) NARASIMHA RASAYANA= 10gm daily with milk after meals =rasayana for hair, skin,

4) CHYAWANPRASHA= 1 tsp daily morning =general rasayaana, improves immunity, vitality

5) TRIPHALA CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm water at night =detoxifies body, improves digestion, indirectly helps hair

6) BRAHMI VATI= 1 tab at night =reduces stress, balances ming

DURATION= 3-6 months continuous use for visible results

PANCHAKARMA WILL BE VERY BENEFICIAL

1) VIRECHANA= removes excess pitta 2) RAKTAMOKSHANA= if scalp has inflammation, heat, dandruff, with redness 3) SHIRODHARA/SHIROVASTI= stress related hair fall

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

HOME REMEDIES -Amla + aloe vera juice= 30 ml daily, morning -Fenugreek paste applied to scalp weekly -Hibiscusflower paste + curd as hair mask -Onion juice applied to scalp = improves circulation -Continue your homemade oil, but alternate with classical ayurvedic oils

-Alopecia is manageable but not instantly curable -Ayurveda aims at slowing the progress, strengthening hair, improving scalp coverage, and rejuvenating the body -Treatment is holisticc- oil + internalmediciens + diet + yoga + stress management -Patience is key= minimum 3-6 months of consistent treatment to see real results

DO FOLLOW

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

THANK YOU

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

1.Narsimha Rasayan 1 tsp with warm milk empty stomach in the morning 2.Bhringrajasava 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily after meals 3.Amalaki Rasayan 1 tsp twice daily with warm water 4.Neelibhringadi Taila-Massage on the scalp twice weekly atleast 30-60 min before hairwash 5.Anu taila-2 drops in each nostril once daily

*Aloe Vera + Triphala Paste - Use: Apply on scalp once a week for 20 minutes - Effect: Soothes inflammation, supports follicle health

🍲 Diet & Lifestyle Tips - Include: Ghee, soaked almonds, sesame seeds, amla, curry leaves, barley, moong dal - Avoid: Sour foods, curd at night, spicy and fried items - Sleep: Regular cycle, avoid late nights - Stress: Practice Bhramari, Anulom Vilom, and gentle yoga

Start with - 1. Swamla Compound (Gold) 1tsp empty stomach daily with lukewarm milk 2. Neelibhringadi Oil for Local application (Gently massage the scalp with 10ml of oil for 4-5 minutes, then keep it for 30 minutes and then wash with soft shampoo) Do this twice a week 3. Nasya with Shadbindu Taila, 2 drops in each nostril in Morning and Evening daily for 3 months. 4. Ashwagandha powder 1tsp in warm milk at night 5. Bhringrajasava 10ml-0-10ml in 10 ml water before food.

Diet take only: Green gram, rice, ghee, coconut, amla, pomegranate, 1 glass diluted amla juice daily. Soaked almonds 4 daily.

Avoid: Spicy, sour, fried food, Tea, coffee, alcohol, Heat styling, chemical dyes.

Lifestyle advice Head massage with fingers 10 min daily. 10 min Sarvangasana yoga pose 5 days weekly. Sleep by 10 PM. Cover head in sun.

Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma

Start with Amalaki rasayan 1-0-1 after food with water Ashwagandha churan 0-0-1tsp at bedtime with warm water Light massage on scalp twice weekly with Neelibhringadi oil keep overnight and wash in the morning with mild herbal shampoo Include fresh green vegetables in your diet Do pranamyam lom -vilom kapalbhatti bhastrika for 5-10mins twice daily

Considering you’re experiencing severe hair fall and alopecia along with diabetes and joint pain, it requires a comprehensive approach addressing both your dietary and lifestyle habits based on Vata-Kapha imbalance. In Ayurveda, hair health is often linked to the Asthi dhatu (bone tissue) and Meda dhatu (fat tissue), and imbalances can contribute to hair fall.

First, focus on balancing your doshas through diet. Incorporate warm, moist, and nourishing foods to pacify Vata. Include plenty of healthy fats like ghee and oils, warm bone broth, and root vegetables like carrots and sweet potatoes. Avoid dry, cold, and rough foods that increase Vata.

For your Kapha tendencies, keep foods light and minimize dairy, oily, and fried things. Spices like ginger, turmeric, cumin, and black pepper can enhance digestion (agni) and promote healthy metabolism. Stay away from refined sugars and processed foods to prevent spikes in blood sugar and avoid congestion.

On a lifestyle note, regularity with meals and sleep is crucial. Incorporate gentle, grounding yoga or mild exercises to stabilize Vata and boost circulation which might improve your hair health. Pranayama and meditation are beneficial practices to calm the mind and reduce stress, often a factor in hair fall.

For topical hair care, try a weekly scalp massage using warm coconut or sesame oil infused with herbs like amla, bhringraj, and neem. This not only nourishes hair roots but also balances Vata dosha.

Ensure to protect your scalp from cold winds, which can aggravate Vata. Additionally, wash your hair with lukewarm water as too hot or cold can damage hair follicles.

Since diabetes is a major concern, continous monitoring of your blood sugar levels is very important while taking prescribed medicines. If the hair fall persists or worsens, consult a healthcare professional to rule out any underlying conditions. Remember, tackling stress jointly might indirectly support hair regeneration.

HELLO,

In Ayurveda, hairfall is mainly due to aggravation of Pitta dosha along with weak digestion and deficiency of dhatus (tissues), especially rakta (blood) and asthi (bone tissue). stress, poor sleep, excessive heating foods, and chemical products further worsen it

INTENRAL MANAGEMENT

1) DIET -Include= ghee, milk, buttermilk, coconut, almonds (soaked), amla, leafy greens, dates, sesame and jaggery in moderation -avoid= spicy, oily, sour, fried, fermented and junk foods -stay well hydrated, , drink water infused with cumin, coriander or fennel

INTERNAL MEDICATIONS

1) BRINGARAJ CHURNA= 1 tsp daily with warm water at night

2) AMLA JUICE= 20 ml morning empty stomach rejuvenate hair follicles and promotes pigment

3) TRIPHALA CHURNA= 1 tsp at bedtime with warm water for detox

4) NARASIMHA RASAYANA= 1 tsp with milk twice daily for nourishment

5) SHATAVARI CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm milk twice daily for stress control ,and hormonal balance

EXTERNAL THERAPIES

SCALP OIL= 3-4 times/week -neelibrinagdi taila -warm slightly, apply on scalp massage gently for 10-15 min, lave for 1-2 hrs or overnight, and wash with milk herbal shampoo like hibiscus or reetha based

2) NASYA daily morning= 2 drops go bringaraj taila in each nostril to nourish scalp and prevent hair fall

LIFESTLE -maintain regular sleep 7-8 hrs, avoid late nights -practice yoga and pranaam= especially anulom Vilom, bhramari, and shirshasana -manage stress= meditation or self massage is beneficial -avoid frequent hair colouring, chemical shampoos, and tight hairstyles

HOME REMEDIES -Amla + aloe vera juice= 20 ml each every morning on empty stomach -Fenugreek paste= apply weekly for 20 min before wash -Curry leaves boiled din coconut oil =strain and use as regular hair oil

THANK YOU

DR. HEMANSHU MEHTA

Hello dear, This is Dr. Vinayak Reasons for hair fall can be many…i suggest you to get your blood checked for CBC, thyroid issues.

Since you are in your 50s, this may be because of menopause also.

Coming to the treatment: Amalaki churna 1tsf with warm water daily twice - this will be helpful for hair fall and diabetes also. Cap hair rich BD after food Hair rich Hair oil for external application.

For the problems like hair fall, nutrition is very very important. Have nutritions, Fibre and protien rich food. Stay hydrated. Do not take too much of stress. Use sulfate and paraben free shampoo. Exercise regularly. Avoid frequent washing of hair, once or twice a week is more than enough. Avoid using styling tools. Yoga: Ushtrasana, bhujanagsana, Surya namaskar

Given your description, it is important to address both the hair fall and the underlying imbalances within your body. Hair loss often indicates an imbalance in the Vata and Pitta doshas, particularly when compounded by stress and metabolic conditions like diabetes. Diabetes can influence circulation and nutrition to the hair follicles, which may contribute to hair loss.

First, consider focusing on dietary adjustments to balance your Vata and Pitta doshas. Including warm, cooked foods like kichadi, whole grains, and favoring sweet, sour, and salty tastes can help stabilize Vata. At the same time, it’s essential to avoid excessively spicy, oily, or fried foods that may further exacerbate Pitta imbalance. Drink plenty of warm fluids to maintain hydration and support circulation.

Herbs like Bhringraj (Eclipta alba), Amla, and Brahmi can be particularly beneficial. These are often available as tonics or oils, and you can apply Bhringraj oil directly to the scalp weekly for nourishing hair growth. Amla taken regularly can help overall nourishment and support hair health due to its high vitamin C content.

For joint pain, Ashwagandha can help relieve stress and provide joint support. Ensure you continue Madhumehar Kwatha, Diashaman, and Insulan D as per your healthcare provider’s instructions, and regularly monitor your blood glucose levels.

As you’re diabetic and have experienced a significant change, it’s crucial to consult your healthcare provider or an Ayurvedic practitioner to tailor a strategy specifically for your condition and ensure the treatments harmonize with your ongoing medications.