Amit’s Post-COVID Hair Fall Turnaround with Traya

Medically Reviewed by
Dr Kalyani Deshmukh

Published Date: May 29, 2026
Updated: 12 June 5:42 AM

Amit’s Post-COVID Hair Fall Turnaround with Traya

Traya Journey at a Glance

Main concern: Hair fall for several years, noticeably worse after COVID, along with thinning and low density.
Likely root causes discussed: Patterned hair loss tendency plus lifestyle triggers like occasional constipation/acidity and seasonal dryness-related flaking.
What the plan included: A personalized hair treatment plan combining supplements, topical minoxidil, scalp oil (with booster), and dandruff support when needed.
Timeline set on call: 1–3 months for internal health and nutrition support, 4–6 months for better hair fall control, and 10–12 months for more visible thickness and density changes.
Outcome marker: Clear expectations - focus on controlling fall, strengthening roots, maintaining current hair, and aiming for visible improvements with consistency (especially on crown; hairline regrowth can be harder).

“I’ve heard if you stop the medicines after 10–12 months, hair fall starts again.”

That one line captured what Amit, a working professional from a metro city, was really asking on the call: Is this going to be a temporary patch… or something I can actually trust?

He’d been dealing with hair fall for years. But after COVID, it started feeling louder - more persistent, more difficult to ignore.

When “several years” starts to feel heavy

When the coach asked how long Amit had been noticing extreme hair fall, his answer was simple: “It’s been several years now.” Then he clarified it had been more than four years, and that post-COVID it became worse.

What stood out was that he hadn’t tried anything before. No treatments, no experiments - just living with it, hoping it would settle. But it didn’t. Over time, the problem shifted from “hair fall” to what he described as thinning and reduced density: hair that didn’t seem to grow the way it used to, and hair that “falls quickly.”

His expectation from Traya was direct and honest: “My hair fall should get controlled.” If the fall reduced, he believed growth could improve too - with diet, supplements, whatever it took.

The context behind his hair fall

Amit’s story wasn’t built around one dramatic symptom. It was layered in everyday signals.

He mentioned mild sinus issues - occasional nose blockage - so the coach flagged something important: Traya’s Nasal Ghrit (nasal drops) can be recommended for people whose hair fall is linked to stress and sleep disturbances, but it’s not recommended for people with sinus, cold, cough, flu, asthma. So for Amit, nasal drops were intentionally avoided.

He also shared that constipation and acidity happened “once in a while,” not regularly. Still, the coach didn’t brush it off. She spoke about logging meals and height/weight in Traya’s diet plan, focusing on hydration (2.5–3 liters), and home remedies like saunf water and ginger water - because the body’s digestion and absorption affects how well the follicles get nourished. That’s the digestion and hair fall connection many people miss until someone spells it out.

Seasonal dryness was another clue. Amit said dandruff wasn’t a major issue for him, but in winter months, when his skin got dry, flaking could show up. That’s exactly where people often slip into a cycle of scratching, irritation, and then more shedding - what many describe as dandruff and dry scalp hair loss.

Can digestion issues really affect hair fall?

Yes - when digestion is off, nutrient absorption can take a hit. And when the nutrient supply doesn’t reach the follicles efficiently, hair can start feeling weaker and thinner over time. That’s why Traya’s approach doesn’t look only at the scalp; it also supports internal balance and gut comfort.

The doubts he didn’t ignore (and why that mattered)

Amit asked two questions that most people think but don’t always say out loud.

The first was about safety: “Does this medicine have any side effect as well?” He wanted reassurance, especially because the coach had asked about heart-related concerns. On the call, the coach explained that Traya’s supplements are Ayurvedic/herbal.

The second question was more vulnerable - and more real. He said he’d heard that if people stop the medication after 10–12 months, hair fall returns. Specifically, he connected this fear to minoxidil: was this going to become “permanent”?

The coach answered with clarity. Supplements have a course duration (the longest going up to about eight months). But for minoxidil, she explained it’s commonly recommended long-term to help maintain results in patterned hair loss - “as long as you want to manage and maintain your hair.”

This wasn’t a sales pitch moment. It was an expectations moment. And for someone who had “done nothing” for years, finally starting something required that honesty.

What the coach changed: structure, simplicity, and realistic hope

Amit didn’t just get a kit - he got a plan that felt doable.

The coach mapped the journey in a way that reduced anxiety:
In the first 1–3 months, the focus stays on internal health and nutrition support. By 4–6 months, hair fall control and stronger roots are expected. From 7–9 months, strength builds further. And by 10–12 months, visible changes like improved thickness and density may start showing.

She also set expectations around hairline regrowth: hairline can be harder, and not everyone is promised dramatic change there, but maintaining the current set of hair and seeing changes at the crown was positioned as a more realistic win.

Then she got specific about usage - because consistency beats intensity.
Amit was guided to use minoxidil daily, twice a day (1 ml morning and 1 ml at night), applying only where the scalp is visible and spreading gently without rubbing. She also prepared him for initial shedding: hair fall can increase in the first few weeks because weaker hairs shed first, and that can be a normal, even positive, sign that the cycle is responding.

For his oil routine, he hadn’t mixed the booster shot into the Scalp Oil yet. The coach told him to mix it fully and apply twice a week, washing after at least half an hour.

For seasonal dandruff, he was told to use Traya’s Anti-dandruff Shampoo when dandruff returns, since it contains ketoconazole (an antifungal that helps reduce dandruff and calm irritation), and to use it more proactively if needed in the next month.

The resolution he was really looking for

Amit didn’t ask for miracles. He asked to feel in control again - less fall, stronger roots, better density, and a routine that fit into real life.

By the end of the call, his tone had shifted from uncertainty to readiness. He confirmed everything was clear, booked his follow-up, and moved forward knowing two things: first, that hair recovery is a timeline, not a switch; and second, that sticking to the plan matters more than chasing quick fixes.