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Seeking Treatment for Itchy Scalp, Dandruff, and Hair Fall - #48135

Vilekhya

My scalp is itchy due to dandruff and severe hair fall need treatment for dandruff and hair fall please suggest the medication and treatment

How long have you been experiencing dandruff and hair fall?:

- 1-3 months

Have you noticed any specific triggers for your itchy scalp?:

- No specific triggers

What is your current hair care routine?:

- Use of hair oils
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Hi Vilekhya, I know how frustrating and uncomfortable it feels when your scalp’s itchy, full of dandruff, and your hair starts falling out—especially when it all happens so suddenly. The bright side? Since this only started over the last month or two, Ayurvedic treatment can turn things around pretty quickly.

We’ll tackle both the dandruff (that’s usually where it all starts) and the hair fall (that’s the fallout—pun intended).

Here’s what you’ve been dealing with: - Itchy scalp - Dandruff - Lots of hair fall, all in the past 1–3 months - No clear triggers - You use hair oils

Let’s break it down the Ayurvedic way: - Darunaka (dandruff) shows up when there’s a Kapha and Vata imbalance. That brings dryness, flakes, itching, and irritation. - Khalitya (hair fall) follows because dandruff blocks hair follicles and weakens your roots. More hair falls out as a result.

You can’t fix hair fall for good unless you sort out the dandruff and scalp imbalance first.

What are we aiming for?

- Kick the dandruff and itching - Get your scalp healthy again - Reduce hair fall - Strengthen the roots - Support new hair growth

Here’s the Ayurvedic plan:

INTERNAL MEDICINES

- Triphala Churna: ½ teaspoon at bedtime with warm water. This helps detox, improves your scalp, and reduces hair fall.

- Arogyavardhini Vati: 1 tablet twice a day after meals. It’s great for skin and scalp issues and addresses dandruff from the inside.

- Gandhak Rasayan: 1 tablet twice a day after meals. This one’s excellent for itching and dandruff, plus it boosts hair and skin quality.

EXTERNAL CARE (really important)

- Hair Oil: Go for Neelibhringadi Taila or Karanjadi Taila. Apply 2–3 times a week, massage gently for 5–7 minutes, and leave it in for at least an hour—or overnight if you’re comfortable. Wash it out with a mild herbal shampoo. If your dandruff is really bad, daily oiling can make it worse, so skip that.

- Scalp Care: Wash your hair 2–3 times a week (not more), avoid really hot water, and try not to scratch your scalp.

DIET & LIFESTYLE

Skip: - Fried, oily, or junk food - Too much sugar - Bakery stuff - Curd at night - Late nights and stress

Add in: - Fresh fruits - Green veggies - Enough protein - Warm water - 4–5 soaked almonds every day

WHEN TO EXPECT IMPROVEMENT

- 1–2 weeks: Less itching and fewer flakes - 3–4 weeks: Hair fall starts dropping - 6–8 weeks: Scalp’s healthier, hair fall under control - 3 months: You’ll actually notice better hair quality

A couple of important things to keep in mind: - Sometimes, hair fall gets a bit worse for a week or two at first—your scalp’s detoxing. Totally normal. - Stick with the routine—consistency really matters. - Don’t keep switching up your oils or shampoos.

And finally—you’re catching this early, which means you can expect good results with Ayurveda if you follow the plan.

Warm Regards Dr. Snehal Vidhate

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🌿 Daily Lifestyle & Care Guidelines Following these simple lifestyle changes along with medicines will help you see gradual improvement.

✅ What You SHOULD Do Stay well hydrated throughout the day. Drink buttermilk regularly. Limit dairy products as much as possible. Eat home-cooked, balanced meals. Maintain a stress-free lifestyle.

🌬️ Pranayama Anulom Vilom Tratak

🧘‍♀️ Yoga Asanas (Practice as per your comfort) Shirshasana Paschimottanasana Trikonasana

❌ What You SHOULD Avoid Oily and spicy foods Processed foods Preserved foods Packed and ready-to-eat items Pickles Papad Dried fish Curd

💊 Medicines (Take as Advised)

Tab. Lakshadi Guggul 👉 2 tablets twice daily before food Tab. Asthiposhak Vati 👉 1 tablet twice daily after food Syp. Raktadoshantak 👉 2 teaspoons twice daily after food

💆‍♀️ Hair Care (Very Important) 🧴Hair oil G3 Hair oil

🧴Hair cream Dandrion cream Apply half an hour before hair wash

🧴 Shampoo Use 777 Shampoo (JK’s Pharma) or G3 Hair Shampoo (Abhinav Pharma) — whichever is easily available.

👃 Nasal Therapy Panchendriya Vardhan Tailam 👉 Put 2 drops in each nostril 👉 Early morning on empty stomach 👉 Slightly warm the oil before use

📝 Important Advice Follow the routine regularly and patiently. Results will be gradual but consistent with proper care. Contact your doctor if you notice any discomfort.

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Start with Amalaki rasayan 1-0-1 after food with water Bhringraj ghanvati 1-0-1 after food with water Apply Neelibhringadi oil twice weekly keep overnight and wash with Dano shampoo. Include fresh green vegetables in your diet daily semi cooked or sauted. Seasonal fruits and seasonal vegetables are advantageous. Avoid direct Sun rays exposure use hat or use umbrella when going out during the day. Don’t use harsh chemicals and shampoo for hair wash.

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Don’t worry Take scurfol antidandruff shampoo ayuevedic Amalaki rasayana 1tab bd Hairich 1tab bd Durdurpathradhi hair oil Rajwadiprash gold 1tsp with milk enough u ll get results

Dr RC BAMS MS

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Avoid oily spicy and processed foods. Regular exercise. Increase intake of raw vegetables and fruits. Massage on scalp with Dhaturpatradi oil twice a week. Tab.Bhringraj 2-0-2 Tab.Protekt 2-0-2 Follow up after 2 weeks.

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HELLO,

DOSHA INVOLVEMENT 1)VATA- dryness, frizzz, breakage, dandruff 2)PITTA- heat in scalp, early greying, 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

TYPES OF HAIRLOSS- BASED ON DOSHA’S

-KHALITYA(baldness)- pitta-vata= patchy 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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ITCHY SCALP WITH DANDRUFF AND SEVERE HAIR FALL FOR THE LAST ONE TO THREE MONTHS IS A VERY COMMON BUT VERY DISTRESSING CONDITION AND THE GOOD PART IS THAT WHEN ADDRESSED EARLY IT IS REVERSIBLE IN MOST CASES

WHEN DANDRUFF AND HAIR FALL START TOGETHER IT USUALLY MEANS THE SCALP ENVIRONMENT HAS BECOME IMBALANCED THIS CAN HAPPEN DUE TO STRESS HORMONAL CHANGES DIGESTIVE DISTURBANCE SEASONAL CHANGE OR IMPROPER OILING EVEN IF YOU ARE USING GOOD OILS

ITCHING INDICATES INFLAMMATION AND FLAKING AND WHEN THE SCALP IS IRRITATED THE HAIR ROOTS BECOME WEAK WHICH LEADS TO EXCESSIVE SHEDDING SO UNLESS THE DANDRUFF IS CONTROLLED HAIR FALL WILL NOT STOP

FIRST ABOUT OILING THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT DO NOT OIL DAILY OR KEEP OIL FOR LONG HOURS WHEN DANDRUFF IS ACTIVE EXCESS OIL FEEDS FLAKES AND WORSENS ITCHING APPLY OIL ONLY ONCE OR TWICE A WEEK USE LIGHT OIL LIKE COCONUT OIL INFUSED WITH A FEW DROPS OF NEEM OIL OR USE A MEDICATED ANTI DANDRUFF OIL APPLY FOR ONE TO TWO HOURS ONLY AND WASH OFF

HAIR WASH ROUTINE WASH SCALP TWO TO THREE TIMES A WEEK USE A MILD HERBAL OR MEDICATED SHAMPOO MEANT FOR DANDRUFF DO NOT SCRATCH THE SCALP WITH NAILS RINSE VERY WELL AS RESIDUE CAUSES ITCHING

INTERNAL MEDICINES ARE VERY IMPORTANT FOR BOTH DANDRUFF AND HAIR FALL

TRIPHALA CHURNA HALF TEASPOON AT NIGHT WITH WARM WATER DAILY HELPS CLEAR INTERNAL TOXINS AND SUPPORTS SCALP HEALTH

A HERBAL BLOOD AND SKIN SUPPORT FORMULATION SUCH AS GUDUCHI BASED OR NEEM BASED MEDICINE CAN BE TAKEN ONCE OR TWICE DAILY DEPENDING ON DIGESTION THIS HELPS REDUCE SCALP INFLAMMATION AND ITCHING

FOR HAIR ROOT STRENGTH A RASAYANA FOR HAIR SUCH AS AMLA BASED PREPARATION CAN BE TAKEN DAILY TO REDUCE HAIR FALL AND SUPPORT REGROWTH

DIET IS A MAJOR FACTOR AVOID VERY SPICY FRIED JUNK FOOD BAKERY ITEMS AND EXCESS SUGAR REDUCE TEA COFFEE AND LATE NIGHT EATING INCLUDE GREEN VEGETABLES COOKED VEGETABLES GOOD PROTEIN AND ADEQUATE IRON RICH FOODS DRINK WARM WATER THROUGH THE DAY

STRESS MANAGEMENT IS CRUCIAL EVEN IF YOU DO NOT FEEL STRESSED HAIR FALL OFTEN INCREASES AFTER A STRESSFUL PERIOD FROM ONE TO THREE MONTHS BACK

DO NOT EXPECT HAIR FALL TO STOP IMMEDIATELY ONCE DANDRUFF REDUCES HAIR FALL GRADUALLY COMES DOWN OVER FOUR TO SIX WEEKS AND NEW HAIR GROWTH TAKES A FEW MONTHS

CONSISTENCY IS THE KEY DO NOT CHANGE OILS SHAMPOOS AND MEDICINES FREQUENTLY GIVE THE SCALP TIME TO HEAL

IF DANDRUFF IS VERY THICK YELLOW OR ASSOCIATED WITH RED PATCHES OR IF HAIR FALL CONTINUES DESPITE SIX TO EIGHT WEEKS OF CARE THEN FURTHER EVALUATION IS NEEDED

WITH THE RIGHT INTERNAL SUPPORT SCALP CARE AND DIETARY DISCIPLINE BOTH DANDRUFF AND HAIR FALL CAN BE CONTROLLED EFFECTIVELY

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Hi this is Dr soukhya no need to worry… you can take procedure like shirodhara and shirobasti… Rx-Denz and darc hair oil apply daily Scrulfol shampoo hair wash 2 days once it really helps for hair fall and dandruff Jeevantyadi rasayana 1tsp with milk before food once daily

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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.Saptamrita lauh 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 4.Dhurdhuradi taila- Massage on the scalp twice weekly 3-6 hrs before hairwash

Herbal Hair Mask (1x/week) - Ingredients: 1 tbsp Amla powder + 1 tbsp Fenugreek powder + Aloe vera gel + Rose water - Apply: On scalp and strands for 30–45 minutes, then rinse

Shampoo - Use a sulfate-free Ayurvedic shampoo with Shikakai, Reetha, Bhringraj (e.g., Vedix or Kama Ayurveda) - Wash 2x/week max to retain natural oils

🧘‍♀️ Diet & Lifestyle Tips - Include: Soaked almonds, sesame seeds, curry leaves, ghee, moong dal, spinach, dates - Avoid: Fried, spicy, processed foods; excess caffeine; late nights - Hydration: 2.5–3 liters of warm water daily - Sleep: 7–8 hours, ideally 10 PM–6 AM - Stress: Practice Anulom Vilom, Bhramari, or Yoga Nidra daily

Warm Regards DR. ANJALI SEHRAWAT

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Medicines Arogyavardhini Vati: 2 tablets twice daily. Time: After meals with warm water.

Saptamrita Lauha: 1 tablet twice daily. Time: After meals.

Khadirarishtha: 20ml mixed with 20ml water. Time: Twice daily after food.

External Therapy (Crucial) Durdhurapatradi Taila : Apply this oil generously to the scalp 30 minutes before washing. DO NOT leave oil overnight. Leaving oil on a dandruff-prone scalp feeds the fungus and worsens the itch.

Scalp Wash: Boil 2 tablespoons of Triphala Powder in 1 mug of water. Cool, strain, and use this as your final rinse after shampooing. It kills the bacteria and strengthens roots.

Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma

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This condition is very common and reversible when treated early

In most cases this happens due to scalp inflammation excess oil fungal overgrowth stress and internal nutritional imbalance Hair oiling alone sometimes worsens dandruff instead of helping

The aim of treatment is to calm the scalp reduce flakes stop itching and strengthen hair roots from inside

You may start the following medicines

Neem capsule five hundred mg twice daily after food

Amla capsule five hundred mg twice daily after food

Triphala powder half teaspoon at night with warm water

Bhringraj tablet two tablets twice daily after food

Apply anti dandruff herbal scalp lotion at night three times a week

Use a mild herbal anti dandruff shampoo twice weekly

Stop heavy oiling for now If required apply very small quantity only to hair length not scalp

Hair fall may continue for few weeks initially and then slowly reduce New baby hair growth usually starts within six to eight weeks

Avoid changing products frequently Give the treatment time to work Consistency is more important than doing many things

If itching redness or excessive scaling increases then treatment needs adjustment

This condition is manageable and hair regrowth is possible when scalp health improves Please stay patient and regular with treatment

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✔️ Do’s: ✔️ Stay Hydrated. Drink buttermilk. Limit dairy intake. Home cooked meal that is a balanced diet. Stress free lifestyle Pranayam : ANULOM VILOM, TRATAK Yoga: SHIRSHASAN, PASHIMOTANASAN, TRIKONASAN.

❌ Dont’s: ❌ Oily and Spicy food. Processed food. Preserved food. Packed and ready to eat items. Pickles Papad Dried Fish Curd

💊 Medication: 💊

Tab. Lakshadi Guggul 2 tabs twice a day before food. Tab. Asthiposhak Vati 1 tab twice a day after fiod Syp.Raktadoshantak 2 tsp twice a day after food.

Coconut oil + Neem leaves(few) + Hibiscus flowers(10-15) + Fenugreek seeds (20-30) + Onion Juice/shredded onion. Boil it all together for half n hour on slow flame. Apply this oil twice or thrice a week a night before you have a hair wash.

Dandrion cream Apply on scalp half an hour before hair wash.

Use 777 shampoo (JK’s Pharma) or G3 Hair shampoo (Abhinav Pharma) whichever is easily available for you.

Panchendriya vardhan Tailam. 2 drops in each nostril early in the morning empty stomach. Make the oil lukewarm.

If you can get a shiro swedan, shiro pichu and shirodhara procedure done at a panchakarma center near you, you may get excellent results.

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