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Skin and Hair Disorders
Question #48375
27 days ago
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Understanding My Hair Loss and Seeking Treatment - #48375

Sandra

I’ve been experiencing noticeable hair loss over the past few months. My hair feels thinner, and I see more hair falling out when I wash or brush it. There haven’t been any major changes in my routine, but I have been under stress and sometimes feel tired. What could be causing this hair loss, and what tests or treatments should I consider to stop it and help my hair grow back?

How long have you been experiencing hair loss?:

- 3-6 months

On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your stress levels recently?:

- 4-6 (Moderate stress)

How would you describe your overall energy levels?:

- Moderate
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HELLO,

CAUSES OF HAIR LOSS AND THINNING

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 5)MAJJA KSHAYA- chronic cases(bald patches) may reflect deeper dhatu depletion

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 =eye and 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- Vata-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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TAKE AMLAKI RASAYAN 5 GM WITH NORMAL WATER 2 TIMES BD DO NASYA WITH COW GHEE 2 TIMES DAYS EACH NOSTRIL TAKE LIVTONE 2 BD TAKE BRAHMI 2 BD

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Most likely causes: 1Telogen effluvium – triggered by moderate/chronic stress, fatigue or subtle nutritional gaps (very common & reversible).

2 Early androgenetic alopecia (if family history or male/female pattern thinning).

3 Nutrient deficiency (iron, ferritin, vitamin D, B12, zinc – very frequent in hair loss).

4 Thyroid imbalance (even subclinical hypothyroidism can cause shedding).

Get these blood tests (very important): CBC + Ferritin Vitamin D Vitamin B12 TSH, Free T3, Free T4 Zinc

Ayurvedic supportive treatment 1 Bhringraj Churna – 3 gm morning + night with water (top herb for hair regrowth & stopping fall) 2 Amalaki Rasayana – 3 gm morning with water (antioxidant, strengthens roots) 3 Ashwagandha Lehyam – 5–10 gm night with warm milk (reduces stress & supports energy) 4 Neelibhringadi Taila – warm scalp massage nightly (leave overnight 3–4×/week)

Diet & Lifestyle Add daily: soaked almonds (4–6), dates (2), pomegranate, beetroot juice 100 ml Avoid: excessive tea/coffee, junk, late nights Sleep 10 PM – 6 AM strictly 10 min Anulom-Vilom daily (lowers stress)

Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma

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Hair fall continuing for many months shows that the problem is developing from inside rather than from shampoo oil or water In ayurveda this usually happens due to pitta aggravation along with gradual weakness of rasa rakta and asthi dhatu Even if food habits look unchanged mental stress tiredness irregular sleep and reduced digestive fire slowly disturb nourishment to the hair roots which makes hair thin weak and causes excess fall during washing or combing This type of hair fall improves once the internal imbalance is corrected and proper nutrition reaches the scalp

For correction you can take bhringaraj churna half teaspoon morning and night with warm water amalaki churna half teaspoon early morning triphala churna half teaspoon at night with warm water and apply neelibhringadi taila or bhringaraj taila gently on the scalp two to three times weekly Blood tests like hemoglobin ferritin vitamin b12 vitamin d and thyroid profile help to rule out deficiencies Avoid excess heat spicy oily food late nights and mental strain and prefer warm freshly cooked food with a little ghee for better absorption and healthy hair regrowth

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Hair fall continuing for many months shows that the problem is developing from inside rather than from shampoo oil or water In ayurveda this usually happens due to pitta aggravation along with gradual weakness of rasa rakta and asthi dhatu Even if food habits look unchanged mental stress tiredness irregular sleep and reduced digestive fire slowly disturb nourishment to the hair roots which makes hair thin weak and causes excess fall during washing or combing This type of hair fall improves once the internal imbalance is corrected and proper nutrition reaches the scalp

For correction you can take bhringaraj churna half teaspoon morning and night with warm water amalaki churna half teaspoon early morning triphala churna half teaspoon at night with warm water and apply neelibhringadi taila or bhringaraj taila gently on the scalp two to three times weekly Blood tests like hemoglobin ferritin vitamin b12 vitamin d and thyroid profile help to rule out deficiencies Avoid excess heat spicy oily food late nights and mental strain and prefer warm freshly cooked food with a little ghee for better absorption and healthy hair regrowth

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THANK YOU FOR REACHING OUT AND SHARING YOUR CONCERNS I UNDERSTAND HOW DISTRESSING HAIR FALL CAN FEEL ESPECIALLY WHEN IT HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR A FEW MONTHS FROM AN AYURVEDIC POINT OF VIEW THIS TYPE OF HAIR LOSS IS MOSTLY RELATED TO STRESS PITTAVATA IMBALANCE AND WEAK NOURISHMENT OF BODY TISSUES EVEN MODERATE STRESS CAN PUSH HAIR INTO A SHEDDING PHASE AND TIREDNESS SHOWS THAT ROOT LEVEL STRENGTH IS LOW

FIRST WE NEED TO SUPPORT DIGESTION AND CALM THE NERVOUS SYSTEM BECAUSE WITHOUT THAT HAIR MEDICINES WILL NOT WORK PROPERLY TAKE SIMPLE WARM FRESH FOOD AVOID VERY SPICY FRIED AND PACKED ITEMS SLEEP BEFORE ELEVEN AT NIGHT AND TRY TO KEEP A REGULAR DAILY ROUTINE

FOR MEDICINES YOU CAN START WITH BHRINGARAJASAVA TEN ML WITH EQUAL WATER TWICE DAILY AFTER FOOD AMLA CHURNA ONE TEASPOON IN THE MORNING WITH WARM WATER BRAHMI VATI ONE TABLET AT NIGHT AFTER DINNER TO SUPPORT STRESS AND SLEEP IF YOU FEEL MORE TIRED YOU CAN ADD ASHWAGANDHA CHURNA ONE TEASPOON AT NIGHT WITH WARM MILK

FOR EXTERNAL CARE APPLY NEELIBHRINGADI TAILA OR BHRINGARAJ TAILA TO THE SCALP TWO TO THREE TIMES A WEEK GENTLY MASSAGE AND WASH WITH A MILD HERBAL SHAMPOO USE NORMAL WATER NOT VERY HOT

I ALSO STRONGLY ADVISE BASIC BLOOD TESTS LIKE HEMOGLOBIN SERUM FERRITIN THYROID PROFILE VITAMIN B TWELVE AND VITAMIN D BECAUSE IF ANY DEFICIENCY IS PRESENT IT MUST BE CORRECTED FOR HAIR TO REGROW

WITH REGULAR TREATMENT AND CARE HAIR FALL USUALLY REDUCES IN SIX TO EIGHT WEEKS AND NEW HAIR GROWTH IS SEEN IN A FEW MONTHS PLEASE BE PATIENT AND CONSISTENT AND FEEL FREE TO SHARE YOUR TEST REPORTS OR ANY OTHER HEALTH DETAILS SO I CAN GUIDE YOU MORE PERSONALLY

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Hello Ayurvedic Prescription (8–10 Weeks)

1) Internal Medicines (Oral)

A) Hair Root Strengthening

Bhringarajasava

15 ml + equal water

After lunch + after dinner

Duration: 8–10 weeks

B) Rasayana + Hair growth

Amalaki Rasayana

1 tsp twice daily

After meals

Duration: 2 months

C) Stress-related Hair fall control

Ashwagandha (capsule 500 mg / powder 3 gm)

1 dose at night

With warm milk / water

Duration: 6–8 weeks

D) Scalp heat/Pitta support

Brahmi Vati

1 tab twice daily

After meals

Duration: 4–6 weeks

(Good for stress + sleep quality)

E) If digestion is weak / constipation

Triphala Churna

1 tsp at bedtime

With warm water

Duration: 30 days

2) External Treatment (Scalp & Hair)

A) Oil Therapy (Must)

Neelibhringadi Taila / Bhringraj Taila

Apply 3–4 times/week

Gentle massage 10 minutes

Keep for 1–2 hours

Wash with mild shampoo

✅ Strengthens follicles + reduces thinning

B) Hair Pack (Weekly 1–2 times)

Amla + Brahmi + Bhringraj powder

2 tsp + aloe vera gel / curd

Apply scalp 20–25 min → wash

C) If dandruff present

Neem oil 5 drops mixed with hair oil OR Neem powder + aloe vera pack weekly

🍲 Diet Plan (Hair Growth Diet)

✅ Include more

Amla (best for hair)

Sesame (til) + jaggery 3–4x/week

Coconut, curry leaves

Soaked almonds 5 + walnuts 2

Moong dal, khichdi, vegetables

Ghee 1 tsp/day

Milk at night (if digestion ok)

Protein sources: paneer, dal, sprouts

Daily hair tonic drink

✅ Amla juice 20 ml with water (morning)

❌ Avoid

Too much tea/coffee

Fast food, fried items

Spicy + oily food (increases Pitta)

Cold drinks

Late night meals

🌿 Home Remedies (Easy & Effective)

✅ Curry leaves + coconut oil

Heat curry leaves in coconut oil

Apply 2 times/week

✅ Methi seed paste

Soak overnight → grind

Apply 30 min weekly

✅ Onion juice (optional)

Apply once weekly (30 mins) if no irritation

🌙 Lifestyle Instructions

✅ Sleep before 11 pm ✅ 7–8 hrs sleep ✅ Avoid hot water on scalp ✅ Avoid tight ponytail / frequent hair ironing ✅ Wash 2–3 times/week only ✅ Walk 30 minutes daily ✅ Meditation 10 minutes daily

🧘 Yoga & Pranayama (Daily 20–25 min)

Pranayama

Anulom Vilom – 8–10 min

Bhramari – 5 min

Sheetali – 3 min (if scalp heat/acne)

Asanas (best for hair circulation)

Viparita Karani – 5 min

Adho Mukha Svanasana – 1 min

Bhujangasana – 30 sec × 2

Balasana – 2 min

⏳ Expected improvement

✅ Hair fall reduces in 3–4 weeks ✅ Thickness improvement 6–10 weeks

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Don’t worry Take Amalaki rasayana 1tab bd Hairich 1tab bd Neeli bhrignamalkam external application Rajwadiprash gold 1tsp with milk Shankha bashma 1tab bd enough u ll get results

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1.Narsimha rasayan 1 tsp with warm milk empty stomach in the morning 2.Bhringrajsava 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily after meals 3.Amla churna 1/2 tsp before breakfast with warm water 4.Neelibhringadi taila- massage on the scalp twice or thrice weekly 3-6 hrs before hairwash

🥗 Diet & Lifestyle Tips - Diet: Include sesame seeds, soaked almonds, walnuts, leafy greens, jaggery, and ghee. - Avoid: Excess spicy, sour, and fried foods (they aggravate Pitta). - Routine: Regular oil massage (Bhringraj or coconut oil), gentle yoga, pranayama (Anulom Vilom, Bhramari). - Sleep: Ensure 7–8 hours; poor sleep worsens hair loss. - Stress care: Ashwagandha + meditation can help calm the mind.

Warm Regards DR. ANJALI SEHRAWAT

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