Aditi’s 3-Year Hair Fall Journey with Dandruff

Medically Reviewed by
Dr Kalyani Deshmukh

Published Date: February 20, 2026
Updated: 3 July 5:31 AM

Aditi’s 3-Year Hair Fall Journey with Dandruff

Traya Journey at a Glance

Main concern: Gradual, constant hair fall for nearly 3 years - along with heavy, long-standing dandruff that gets worse in winters
What seemed to trigger it: A period of arthritis medication and weight loss, followed by a move to a new city (water/weather change) and disrupted sleep due to shift work
What she started with: Anti-dandruff shampoo + anti-dandruff night lotion, Scalp Oil mixed with a booster shot, plus internal support with Hair Ras, Health Tatva, Hair Vitamin, and Nasal Ghrit
Timeline she was given: First 1–3 months focused on internal and scalp health (especially dandruff), visible hair fall reduction typically by months 4–6, and better hair quality/regrowth focus by months 7–8
Transformation: Not an overnight fix - but a clear, structured plan that made her feel supported, consistent, and finally hopeful about regrowth

“I just rub my hair and there’s so much dandruff… on my shirt, on my table - everywhere.”

That’s the moment Aditi, a working professional who had recently moved to Hyderabad, realized her scalp wasn’t just “a little flaky.” It had become a daily nuisance - and somewhere along the way, her hair fall had turned into a constant background worry too.

She’d been seeing gradual hair fall since around November 2022. No dramatic single day, no one big event - just a steady, unsettling feeling that her hair wasn’t the same anymore.

And when her Traya kit finally got delivered, she didn’t wait. “From yesterday I started using it,” she said on the call.

When hair fall isn’t just hair fall

Aditi’s story wasn’t a simple “my hair is shedding” complaint. It came with layers - exactly the kind that make you feel confused about what’s really going on.

She traced the start back to a difficult period: she’d been dealing with arthritis, was on medication at the time, and noticed significant weight loss. “I thought it’s the beginning - that’s where it all started,” she said, unsure if it was the inflammation, the medication, or something else that flipped the switch.

Then came another change: she moved cities. After growing up in Visakhapatnam, she relocated to Hyderabad for work and had been there for the last couple of years. “I think the water also… damaged my hair,” she said.

And like many professionals, her routine didn’t help. With shift work and occasional night shifts, her sleep cycle was getting disturbed - one more stressor added to the pile.

By the time she reached out, she wasn’t looking for miracles. She wanted clarity, hair fall reduction, and eventually regrowth.

The root issue Traya focused on first: dandruff

What stood out most in Aditi’s call was how long she’d been battling dandruff. She’d tried anti-dandruff shampoos before and got “temporary stoppage,” but never a lasting fix - especially during winters when it flared up heavily.

That matters because dandruff isn’t just cosmetic. When dandruff is driven by fungal overgrowth, it often comes with itching, inflammation, and scalp buildup. Constant irritation can weaken the scalp environment, and that’s where dandruff and dry scalp hair loss can start to feel very real.

This is why the coach set expectations upfront: first, they would work on her heavy dandruff and scalp health. Then - once the dandruff reduced - they’d move her to the next step for hair fall control and regrowth.

Does dandruff really cause hair fall?

Yes - when dandruff is severe, it can trigger itching, inflammation, and scalp buildup. That irritation can make hair fall worse, so controlling dandruff is often the first step before focusing on regrowth.

The doubts she voiced (and why they were so relatable)

Aditi asked the kind of practical questions people often hesitate to ask - because they don’t want to sound “too much,” but they’re trying to plan life around a routine.

She wanted to know if she had to repurchase everything next month, since she’d received seven products. She also worried whether the oil would last the full month and asked, “Can I mix it with my regular coconut oil?”

She was also thinking ahead. If results came in “six, seven months,” would she need to continue forever?

And beneath these questions was a quieter fear: what if she did everything right and still didn’t see a reversal - especially at the hairline?

The coach answered directly: hairline regrowth can be difficult, and while some people see regrowth there, the bigger reassurance was that consistent use helps prevent it from getting worse. For Aditi, whose main concern was the crown/back area, the plan focused on getting visible improvement there over time.

The turning point: a routine that finally felt doable

What changed the tone of the call was how the coach broke everything down into a simple weekly rhythm - no complicated rules, no pressure to be perfect from day one.

They clarified that she wouldn’t need to repurchase everything monthly. The oil and shampoo would likely last into the next month, the nasal drops had a shorter timeline (about 21 days), and the dandruff products would be reassessed once her dandruff reduced.

Then came the day-to-day plan:

She was guided to use the Anti-dandruff Night Lotion three times a week on alternate nights, leave it overnight, apply the oil for 30 minutes in the morning, and wash with the Anti-dandruff Shampoo. The oil routine was set at twice a week, and she was told to mix the booster shot into the Scalp Oil bottle before use.

Internally, she was advised to take the supplements after meals: Hair Ras twice in the morning and twice at night, Health Tatva morning and night, Hair Vitamin once daily, and Nasal Ghrit at night (three drops in each nostril).

Even when she admitted she missed one step on the first day, she was reassured it was okay - and that consistency matters more than a perfect start. That’s what a personalized hair treatment plan should feel like: structured, but human.

Why these products matched her situation

Aditi’s kit focused on two fronts: scalp recovery and internal support.

For her stubborn dandruff, she was on Traya’s anti-dandruff shampoo and anti-dandruff night lotion - both powered by ketoconazole, which targets dandruff caused by fungus and helps reduce inflammation and itching. Clearing that scalp environment was step one.

To support internal health, she was put on:

Health Tatva, designed to support digestion and absorption - important because poor absorption and sluggish metabolism can affect how well nutrients reach hair follicles, strengthening the digestion and hair fall connection.
Hair Ras, positioned as daily natural hair nourishment that supports scalp and hair health from within.
Hair Vitamin, a non-sugary multivitamin with natural DHT blockers like pumpkin seed extract, aimed at nutritional gaps that can show up as thinning and breakage.
Nasal Ghrit, suggested for those dealing with stress and sleep disturbances - relevant for Aditi’s shift-work lifestyle.

Later, once dandruff reduced, the coach discussed switching to Minoxidil for regrowth support, since it’s used to improve blood flow to the follicles and support regrowth in pattern hair loss.