Ask Ayurveda

FREE! Ask Ayurvedic Doctors 24/7

Get expert answers from certified doctors anytime

Fast responses
1000+ verified doctors
/
/
/
I'm 27 years old....some of My hairs are turning white from past 4 years.
Skin and Hair Disorders
Question #868
1 year ago
762

I'm 27 years old....some of My hairs are turning white from past 4 years. - #868

Sakshi
FREE

After covid it was much faster but my hairs at front left side are more whiter in bunch and some strands of hairs in between are white.... Are they reversible and what could be the reason

Age: 27
Chronic illnesses: No
Question is closed
Writing an explanation of your symptoms through Ayurveda...
Analyzing through Ayurvedic framework0%

Doctors' responses

Post-COVID, many individuals have experienced hair changes, including premature graying or whitening, particularly due to the physiological and psychological stress caused by the infection. This can be linked to an imbalance in the body’s Pitta dosha in Ayurveda, which governs metabolism and transformation, including hair pigmentation. The graying of hair, especially when occurring in patches or clusters, can result from factors such as stress, nutritional deficiencies (like lack of vitamin B12, iron, or folic acid), hormonal imbalances, or oxidative stress, which are often exacerbated after a major illness like COVID-19.

While reversing white hair can be challenging, Ayurvedic remedies focus on slowing down the progression and improving overall hair health. Incorporate cooling and nourishing herbs like Amla (Indian gooseberry), which is rich in antioxidants and known for supporting hair pigmentation, and Bhringraj, traditionally used to promote hair health and reduce premature graying. Applying Bhringraj oil or Amla oil to the scalp can help nourish hair follicles. Internally, consuming Amla or Triphala powder can aid in detoxifying the body and balancing Pitta. Additionally, managing stress through practices like Pranayama, meditation, and yoga can help reduce the impact of stress on hair health.

Diet plays a crucial role; focus on foods rich in antioxidants, such as fresh fruits, vegetables, and nuts, along with adequate hydration. Addressing any nutritional deficiencies through diet or supplementation, especially B-complex vitamins, iron, and zinc, is essential. While some white hairs may not revert to their original color, improving overall health and reducing stress can slow the progression of graying and promote healthier hair growth.

13274 answered questions
29% best answers
Accepted response

0 replies

Premature graying of hair can be attributed to various factors, including stress, genetics, lifestyle, and nutritional deficiencies. From an Ayurvedic perspective, premature graying is often associated with an imbalance in Pitta dosha, which can lead to an excess of heat in the body affecting hair pigmentation. To address this effectively, Ayurveda recommends a holistic approach that includes internal and external treatments, diet adjustments, and stress management.

Herbal Remedies and Treatments: Ayurveda suggests herbs like Bhringraj, Amla (Indian gooseberry), Neeli, and Brahmi, which are renowned for nourishing hair and preventing graying. Amla, in particular, is high in Vitamin C and antioxidants, which help reduce oxidative stress on hair follicles and support natural pigmentation. Consuming Amla juice daily or taking Amla powder with warm water can be beneficial. Additionally, Triphala churna taken at bedtime helps detoxify the body and regulate Pitta, promoting healthier hair.

Medicated Hair Oils: Regular oiling with medicated oils such as Bhringraj oil, Amla oil, or Neelibhringadi oil is highly recommended. These oils cool the scalp, nourish hair roots, and support natural pigmentation. Warm a small amount of oil and gently massage it into your scalp before bed, leaving it overnight if possible. This enhances circulation and strengthens hair follicles.

Diet and Lifestyle Adjustments: To balance Pitta, it is essential to include cooling foods in your diet, such as fresh fruits, vegetables, and greens, while minimizing spicy, oily, or acidic foods. Coconut water, buttermilk, and salads can help pacify Pitta. Avoid excessive intake of caffeine and alcohol, which can exacerbate Pitta. Including antioxidant-rich foods like dark leafy greens, carrots, and berries can support overall hair health.

Ayurvedic Supplements: Ayurvedic supplements such as Narasimha Rasayana or Bhringarajasava (consultation required) can help rejuvenate hair and are beneficial for hair growth and strength. These are traditionally used to nourish the body and reduce premature graying. They are typically taken with a healthcare provider’s guidance based on your prakriti (constitution) and any other health concerns.

Stress Management: Since stress is a common contributor to hair issues, consider incorporating yoga, pranayama, and meditation into your daily routine to help manage stress. Breathing exercises like Nadi Shodhana (alternate nostril breathing) and Sheetali pranayama (cooling breath) are particularly beneficial for cooling the body and calming the mind.

13659 answered questions
30% best answers

0 replies

White hair at your age, though not uncommon, can often feel a bit unsettling, yeah? The speed up after covid, it’s actually a thing some people noticed, maybe it’s stress or that roller-coaster of health and immunity. Now, as per Ayurveda, premature graying is often rooted in imbalances related to Pitta dosha. If you’re someone with a dominant Pitta or your lifestyle kinda heats up this dosha, it could lead to faster hair whitening. Things like spicy food, stress, irregular sleep - they all can provoke Pitta, really.

Is it reversible? Well, it could be slowed down or managed better, but turning them back to color, might be tough. Focusing on balancing your Pitta and building oop your body’s natural processes is key. You might start with cooling herbs like Brahmi or Amla – they’re fantastic for the hair and have a calming, cooling effect.

Try to integrate Amla juice in the morning, on an empty stomach, about 30ml diluted with a bit of water. It’s kinda your hair’s best friend. Also, including a scalp massage once or twice a week with Bhringraj oil. Warm it up a bit and really work it in, leaving it on for about 30 minutes before washing off. Its nourishing effects goes beyond the surface.

Cutting down on triggers like reducing intake of red chilies or fermented food would help to subdy Pitta. Increase your greens, and maybe exploring yoga or breathing exercises for stress management? Those can be wonders for mind and body harmony.

Remember, these are suggestions on general lines. Deep personalized insights usually need a more detailed look into personal habits, diet, mental state, etc. And if your hair loss or white hairs progress, or if any other symptoms arose (like fatigue or sudden health changes), do get checked out by a doc.

13335 answered questions
27% best answers

0 replies

About our doctors

Only qualified ayurvedic doctors who have confirmed the availability of medical education and other certificates of medical practice consult on our service. You can check the qualification confirmation in the doctor's profile.


What causes painful bumps on my skin that only itch in the sun?
How to stop hair fall and restore black color to my hair naturally?
How to treat dark skin after using steroid cream for a year?
What are the benefits of using egg and ghee with essential oils for a hair mask on wavy curly hair?
How to treat hair fall on the right side for a 17-year-old with pitta body type using Amla and other herbs?
How to treat premature white hair in a 23-year-old?
How to treat keloids on my chest that are itchy and have pus?
How to treat melasma and hyperpigmentation after 15 years of using creams?
Can my 14-year-old daughter with eczema take vidanga, and what remedies do you suggest?
How to treat weepy skin behind ears and a scaly patch on my thumb that cracks open?
How to treat persistent eczema behind the ear that keeps weeping and crusting?
What causes my skin to tear easily as I age and how to treat it?
How to treat male pattern baldness and hair thinning at 27 with oily scalp?
How to use Sesa oil for hair growth and how long does it take to see results?
What is the best facewash for hormonal acne and should I apply anything on it?
How to treat open pores on my face that have been there for years?
Can I use Manjishtadi Thailam for my acne-prone skin with inflammation and heat?
How to treat acne scars and dark skin on my face at 35 with Ayurvedic remedies?
How to treat keratosis pilaris on my skin with Ayurveda?
How to overcome itching and oil release on scalp after using ayurvedic mehndi for gray hair?
Can I give my 2-year-old son goat milk instead of cow milk for his vitiligo?
How to treat darkening skin after stopping mela care use?
What oil or shampoo should I use for my thin hair to grow long quickly, and how often should I oil it?
How to treat genetic hair loss that has progressed over 10 years?
Is it safe to use Multani Mitti overnight on my pimples?
How long can I take Trich up tablet for hair growth and what are the side effects?
How to treat acne on my forehead and cheeks as a 17-year-old girl?
What are some natural home remedies for hyperpigmentation on my forehead and cheekbone?
How to treat acne on my forehead and cheeks as a 17-year-old girl?
How to treat extreme oily face and dark spots from acne?
What Ayurvedic cream can help get rid of Xanthelasma?
What to do if my hair turns white after using indigo dye following mehndi?
How to prevent premature greying of hair at 30 years old?
How to treat acne on my forehead and cheeks as a 17-year-old girl?
What causes internal burning and itching after skin healing in my mother?
How to reduce hair fall and treat itchy scalp with split ends and rough hair?
How to treat eczema and skin issues with Ayurveda for a 35-year-old male with a history of skin infections?
How to treat eczema and skin issues with Ayurveda for a 35-year-old male with sweating and dryness problems?
Can a 10-year-old take Manjishtadiwati and Khadirarishta for eczema and itching?
How to treat melasma on my nose and cheeks that I've had for 4 months?
What is my hair porosity if it absorbs water quickly but floats during the porosity test, and how to treat it with Ayurvedic oils for growth?
How to treat male pattern baldness with natural remedies like egg, oil, and aloe vera?
How to treat white patches on skin with Bakuchi Churna or oil?
How to treat eczema and skin issues with Ayurveda for a 35-year-old male with sweating and dryness problems?
How to treat dark raised dermatofibroma spots on my leg?
What diet and herbs can help my 86-year-old father with recurrent parapsoriasis?
How to treat acne scars and dark lips with Ayurveda for oily skin at 35 years old?
Can I use red onion shampoo with jojoba oil for hair loss and dry scalp at 64 years old?
What to do for darkening skin and visible veins after stopping Melacare cream?
What Ayurvedic techniques can help prevent hair loss and greying for a 29-year-old male?
What can I do for hair loss while using Nilibhringadi oil and dealing with hard water and stress?
How to treat acne and lose weight for a 25-year-old female with sensitive skin?
Can I apply multani mitti on my pimples overnight for better results?
Is Lomasathana Thailam safe for skin and does it contain cancer-causing agents?
How to treat hair fall and skin issues with mild PCOD in an 18-year-old?
How to treat warts on the face with Ayurveda or other methods?
How to treat female pattern hair loss with bald spots after vitamin deficiency?
Can Ayurveda treat my Labrador's atopic dermatitis after 3 years of no improvement with medication?
How to treat a chronic itchy skin condition that leaves scars and resembles ringworm?
What are safe alternatives to Kayyunyadi Keram for hair regrowth and reducing hair fall in a 36F with Pitta constitution?
What is the best Ayurvedic shampoo for severe hair loss and baldness after PRP treatment?
How to treat hair loss in a 17-year-old with a receding hairline?
How to treat scarring alopecia from LPP on my scalp with blue patches and no hair?
How to treat post-inflammatory pigmentation and dull oily skin with occasional pimples in men?
What else can I do to improve hair loss treatment after using black sesame seeds and Nilibhringadi oil?
How to treat hair loss and restore thickness and color at home?
How to treat alopecia areata and dandruff after 8 months of using minoxidil?
How to treat post-inflammatory pigmentation and dull oily skin with occasional pimples in men?
How to get rid of redness in my skin and improve circulation to stop spider veins around my eyes?
What is the best oil and shampoo for dry, curly hair to prevent hair loss from salt water?
What to do for chronic skin disorder with dry patches, itching on thighs, and swollen face?
What is the best treatment for dry skin and itching in the lower abdomen and thighs lasting for 1 year?
How to grow back hair and treat fungal infection with psoriasis and eczema on the scalp?
What is causing the itching on my legs between the knee and ankles that is spreading?
What is Sesa oil and does it help in hair growth without any side effects?
How to treat hair loss and dull skin with acne on my face?
What to do for skin itching, acidity, weight gain, face pigmentation, and breathing issues?
What causes sudden painful acne eruptions on my head and face?
What is the best tonic or medicine for recurring skin infections and rashes?
What causes painful bumps on my skin that itch only in the sun?
What is causing discoloration and itching on my palms and feet?
How to treat psoriasis that I've had for 15 years while using Neemol and other remedies?
How to treat hair fall and promote hair growth due to stress at age 36?
How to treat excessive hair fall and weight gain with digestive issues and increased appetite?
How to treat eczema-related hyperpigmentation and achieve an even skin tone without heavy metals?
Does taking concentrated fenugreek supplements like FUROSAP cause hair fall?
How to use Ayurvedic remedies like surakta and neem guard for Acne inversa and folliculitis?
How to treat seborrheic dermatitis with dry flaky dandruff and redness on scalp and face?
What to do for itching and dryness on my body and face with bumps?
How to treat a receding hairline after 8 years of trying products with no results?
What to do for hair thinning and lack of growth at age 35 after using Vedix oil for 3 months?
How to treat eczema and achieve an even skin tone after recurring symptoms since 2023?
What to do for my 22-year-old daughter with excessive hair fall and oily skin?
How to reduce chin hair growth and get rid of dark patches after shaving?
What is the treatment for frequent pimples on my chin and forehead?
What is the best facewash for hormonal acne and what can I apply on it?
How to stop hair fall in a 19-year-old despite using Bhringraj oil and baby shampoo?
What to do for my son's itchy skin pox and chickenpox in his mouth?
How to treat keloids at home without steroids and control itching?
How to treat hair loss when follicles seem dormant for 2 years?

Doctors online

Latest reviews

Lucy
10 hours ago
Really appreciate the comprehensive breakdown! Your answer was super reassuring and detailed. It really helped clear up my concerns. Thanks a lot!
Really appreciate the comprehensive breakdown! Your answer was super reassuring and detailed. It really helped clear up my concerns. Thanks a lot!
Nora
10 hours ago
Super helpful! Thanks for the reassurance. Now I know I can relax a bit and focus more on managing my kidney health. Appreciate the clarity!
Super helpful! Thanks for the reassurance. Now I know I can relax a bit and focus more on managing my kidney health. Appreciate the clarity!
Zuri
10 hours ago
Really appreciate the detail and clarity in the response. Made me feel a lot more at ease about my situation. Thanks so much for the guidance!
Really appreciate the detail and clarity in the response. Made me feel a lot more at ease about my situation. Thanks so much for the guidance!
Phoenix
13 hours ago
Really helpful advice! The detailed Ayurvedic guidance and suggestions are just what I needed. Big thanks for the clear explanation!
Really helpful advice! The detailed Ayurvedic guidance and suggestions are just what I needed. Big thanks for the clear explanation!