What to do for my 22-year-old daughter with excessive hair fall and oily skin? - #55427

Excessive hair fall with oily skin and acne tendency in a young female is commonly associated in Ayurveda with Pitta-Kapha imbalance, poor nutrition, stress, irregular food habits, disturbed sleep, and sometimes hormonal imbalance. Since the problem is continuing for more than 6 months, proper internal nourishment and scalp care are important. Ayurvedic Advice Internal Medicines Amla Juice – 20 ml with equal water every morning empty stomach. Helps improve hair roots, skin glow, and digestion. Bhringraj Tablet / Capsule – 1 tablet twice daily after food. Supports hair growth and reduces hair fall. Triphala Churna – 1 tsp with lukewarm water at bedtime. Helps detoxification and improves skin condition. Mahamanjisthadi Kwath – 15 ml with equal water twice daily after meals. Useful for oily skin, acne marks, and blood purification. External Care Apply Bhringraj oil or Neelibhringadi oil on scalp 3 times weekly at night. Gentle scalp massage improves circulation and strengthens follicles. Wash hair with mild herbal shampoo; avoid frequent chemical treatments, heat styling, and tight hairstyles. For oily skin and acne marks: Use Multani mitti + rose water face pack 2 times weekly. Apply fresh Aloe vera gel at night on acne marks. Diet & Lifestyle Increase: Green vegetables Sesame seeds Curry leaves Amla Sprouts Coconut water Protein-rich diet Avoid: Excess oily, spicy, junk food Cold drinks Excess sugar Late-night sleeping Drink adequate water and maintain regular sleep. Important Investigations Since hair fall is persistent, she should also check: Hemoglobin (Hb) Vitamin D Vitamin B12 Thyroid profile (TSH) Ferritin / Iron levels PCOS evaluation if periods are irregular These deficiencies are very common causes of hair fall in young women. With proper nutrition, Ayurvedic medicines, and scalp care, improvement is usually seen gradually within 2–3 months.

Excessive hair fall with oily skin and acne marks may be associated with hormonal imbalance, dandruff, stress, iron deficiency, PCOS, or vitamin deficiency. Basic tests advised: CBC, Ferritin, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Thyroid profile, and PCOS evaluation if periods are irregular. Take Bhringrajasava 15 ml + equal water twice daily after food Saptamrit Loha 1 tablet twice daily after food Khadirarishta 15 ml + equal water twice daily after food for oily skin/acne tendency Bhringraj Churna 3 g at night with warm water External Apply Neelibhringadi Taila or Bhringamalakadi Taila to scalp 3–4 times weekly Wash with mild herbal shampoo For back marks: Kumkumadi Taila or Aloe vera gel nightly Diet: Avoid junk food, excess oily food, cold drinks Increase sesame, curry leaves, amla, sprouts, green vegetables, protein intake Sleep properly and reduce stress