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How to treat dandruff and severe hair fall that has lasted more than 6 months?
Skin and Hair Disorders
Question #55245
40 days ago
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How to treat dandruff and severe hair fall that has lasted more than 6 months? - #55245

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Ihave dadruff issue more than 6 montha and my hairfall started very bad it seems almost 50% hair was fall i really need help i too stressed

How long have you been experiencing dandruff?:

- 3-6 months

How would you rate the severity of your hair fall?:

- Severe — significant thinning

When do you notice your dandruff worsening?:

- After washing hair

Have you identified any triggers that worsen your dandruff or hair fall?:

- No clear triggers

How is your overall digestive health?:

- Good — regular and comfortable

How would you describe your stress levels currently?:

- Moderate — some pressure

Have you tried any treatments for dandruff or hair fall before?:

- Home remedies
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Dandruff with severe hair fall for more than 6 months usually indicates aggravated Pitta and Vata dosha along with scalp dryness or fungal buildup. Stress can further weaken the hair roots and increase shedding. With proper scalp care, diet, and routine, improvement is usually possible gradually within 2–3 months. • Apply warm coconut oil mixed with a little neem oil or tea tree oil 2 times weekly. Gently massage the scalp for 10 minutes and leave for 1 hour before washing. • For dandruff, apply fresh aloe vera gel or neem paste on the scalp for 20–30 minutes before bath. This helps reduce itching, flakes, and scalp inflammation. • Wash hair with a mild herbal shampoo. Avoid very hot water, harsh chemical shampoos, and daily hair washing. • After washing, do not keep the scalp wet for long and avoid excessive hair dryer use. • Include protein-rich foods like moong, paneer, milk, nuts, sesame seeds, curry leaves, dates, and fresh fruits. • Drink enough water and avoid excessive junk food, fried food, sugary items, and cold drinks, as they may aggravate scalp imbalance. • Stress is an important trigger for hair fall. Daily pranayama, yoga, meditation, and proper sleep are very important for recovery. • You may take Amla, Bhringraj, and Brahmi … they support hair roots and scalp health. Simple home remedy: Mix 2 tablespoons curd + 1 teaspoon amla powder + few drops lemon juice. Apply to scalp once weekly for 20 minutes, then wash gently.


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Chronic dandruff with severe hair fall is commonly related to scalp inflammation, stress, poor sleep, and excess pitta-kapha imbalance. Take Arogyavardhini Vati 1 tablet twice daily after food Bhringaraj Churna 1 teaspoon at night with warm water Neelibhringadi Taila apply on scalp 3 nights/week, wash next morning Use mild herbal shampoo 2–3 times weekly. Avoid oily, junk, very spicy food, late nights, and stress. Diet Curry leaves, sesame, amla, sprouts, protein-rich food Drink enough water


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Long-standing dandruff with severe hair fall is commonly related to scalp inflammation along with stress and weakness of hair roots. Since stress is also present, controlling it is important for recovery. Avoid very hot water, harsh shampoos, excessive oiling, and frequent scratching of scalp. Use a mild anti-dandruff or sulphate-free shampoo 2 times weekly. Maintain proper sleep and hydration. At home, you can apply fresh aloe vera gel on scalp for 20–30 minutes before wash, 2 times weekly. Light coconut oil application with a pinch of camphor can also help reduce dandruff. Bhringraj churna – 1 teaspoon with warm water once daily Amla tablets – 1 tablet twice daily Gandhak rasayan – 1 tablet twice daily after food This will help reduce scalp irritation and support hair strength gradually. Regards, Dr Raghuveer (Ayurvedacharya)

• Neelibringadi Keram (200 Ml) - Kerala Ayurveda (Neelibringadi Keram 200 Ml) — x2


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I understand how distressing severe hair fall can be. Based on your symptoms of long-term dandruff and significant thinning, your condition is classified as Darunaka leading to Khalitya. While your digestion is good, your moderate stress levels may be aggravating the hair fall. We will focus on clearing the scalp infections and nourishing the roots. 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇 1) Narsimha rasayan- 1 tsp twice daily take with Luke warm milk or water after meal 2) saptamrit lauh- 2 tab twice daily take with honey or water after meal 3) neelibhringadi tailam- apply three times a week massage gently into scalp 4) reetha+ shikakai- use as a cleaning hair shampoo instead of other chemical shampoo 👇👇👇👇 Never wash your hair with hot water Include iron rich food like beetroot spinach Amla and black sesame seed in your diet Avoid excessive salty spicy fermented food Practice anulom vilom for 10 minutes daily ensure 7 to 8 hour of sound sleep


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●Brahmi Milk (Night Use) Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon Brahmi Powder 1 cup milk 1 pinch of saffron Method: Boil for 2-3 minutes. Drink lukewarm, 30 minutes before bed. Benefits: Improves sleep, reduces cortisol, and puts the brain into repair modeOil Massage Massaging Brahmi oil into the scalp and soles for 5 minutes before bedtime sends calming signals from the skin’s neural receptors to the brain. ●Ayurvedic Hair Cleanser Formula A simple herbal mixture can be made as follows: • Reetha (Soothing Reetha) - 2 parts • Shikakai (Witch Hazelnut) - 2 parts • Fenugreek (Methi) - 1 part • Hibiscus (Hibiscus) - 1 part • Bhringraj (Bhringraj) - 1 part • Brahmi (Brahmi) - 1 part Yashtimadhu (Yashtimadhu) - 1/2 part • Neem leaves - 1/2 part • Manjistha (Manjistha) - 1/2 part All herbs can be dried and ground into a coarse powder. ●How to Use Take 1 teaspoon of the herbal mixture. Mix it with • lukewarm water or • aloe vera gel to form a paste. Apply it to the scalp Leave for 20-30 minutes Then wash it off with a mild herbal cleanser. Regular use can result in improved scalp balance and hair quality. ●Remedies Neem and Oil Massage: Neem has natural antibacterial and antifungal properties. Gently massaging the scalp with neem mixed with sesame or coconut oil is considered beneficial. Yogurt and Lemon Paste: Yogurt moisturizes the scalp, and lemon has antifungal properties. A combination of the two can help reduce itching and dandruff. ●Diet is also important. External treatments alone are not enough. Scalp health is also affected by your diet. Include in your diet: • Fresh fruits • Omega-3 sources (such as flaxseed) • Green vegetables • Drink plenty of water and reduce • Excessive sugar • Fried foods • Highly processed foods


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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 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 application 1. Neelibringadi taila- massage warm oil 30 mins before bath for 4 times/week 2. Dhurdhurapatradi oil- for scalp dryness and dandruff = twice/week 3. Brahmi amla oil- infuse oil with fresh amla and brahmi leaves regularly use For frizz- use coconut or sesame base for Inflammation- use amla infused cooling oils Potent herbal packs for hair growth 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 -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 -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 asanas -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 hair 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


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Hi dear, in case of dandruff, scalp hygiene, digestion and stress factors plays very important role. As you told, there is no digestion related issue. It’s great. Then you have to only focus on scalp hygiene and stress factors. Wash your scalp regularly before it gets scalp buildup that means before it gets dirty or greasy.when you apply oil, keep it for less than 12 hours. Fix your diet and sleep routine its very important. Avoid late night awakenings, day sleep.Eat freshly prepared, warm and home based food. Avoid excess tea coffee. Work on stress . Do yoga or pranayama or consult ayurved doctor for same. Control if any anger, overthinking etc. when these factors increases your dandruff will increase. You can apply karanj oil or durdurpatradi oil. But not more than 12 hours. You can go for takradhara under guidance of Ayurvedic doctor.


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