Farhan’s Post-COVID Hair Fall: A Safer Start

Medically Reviewed by
Dr Kalyani Deshmukh

Published Date: February 20, 2026
Updated: 12 June 5:46 AM

Farhan’s Post-COVID Hair Fall: A Safer Start

Traya Journey at a Glance

Key problem: Hair fall that became noticeably worse after COVID, along with mild dandruff
Root causes & context: Post-COVID hair fall pattern, scalp irritation from mild dandruff, and a safety check needed due to a past low BP episode
What he was given: A personalized hair treatment plan with anti-dandruff shampoo, scalp oil + booster oil, supplements (Hair Ras and Hair Vitamins), and minoxidil (to be started only after BP clearance)
Timeline shared: Supplements and topicals are used consistently; minoxidil typically needs minimum 6 months, and the hair kit journey is designed for steady progress over months
Outcome (so far): A clear, confidence-building routine, plus a doctor check-in plan before starting minoxidil - so he can begin safely and stay consistent

The kit had arrived just yesterday, and Farhan hadn’t even opened it yet.

“Sach bataun? Main… usko check nahin kiya,” he told the Traya hair coach on his first call - half apologetic, half overwhelmed, like someone who wants to fix the problem but isn’t sure where to start.

What he did know was this: hair fall that used to be “halka-fulka” before COVID had become “thoda zyada” after 2020. And on top of that, there was mild dandruff - quietly present, but persistent enough to matter.

When hair fall goes from “manageable” to “constant”

Farhan’s timeline was clear. He’d seen some hair fall before, but after COVID, it changed pace.

“After corona ke bad hi zyada hair fall hua hai… 2020 ke bad se,” he said.

He hadn’t tried many treatments before - no consistent supplements, no doctor-led protocol. He mentioned trying a capsule briefly but stopping after a few days. Like many people, he’d reached that point where hair fall felt real, but the solution still felt confusing.

That’s where the first Traya call became less about products, and more about building a routine he could actually follow.

What the coach looked for before recommending anything “strong”

The coach did two things that often get missed when someone is eager to start regrowth products.

First, she asked for better tracking: Farhan had uploaded a top-view photo, but not a front hairline picture. She requested he upload that too, so guidance could be more accurate as the months go on.

Second, she paused the one product most people want to jump into immediately: minoxidil.

Farhan had mentioned that once - during an illness episode about a year ago - his BP had gone low. It wasn’t a daily issue now, but he hadn’t checked readings recently. So the coach asked him to upload three days of BP readings, because if low BP is ongoing, doctors may avoid recommending minoxidil.

It was a small moment, but it signaled something important: the plan would be personalized, not rushed.

The root cause wasn’t just “hair fall” - it was the whole environment

Farhan’s story had layers: post-COVID worsening hair fall, mild dandruff, and a health-safety checkpoint before starting minoxidil.

Even mild dandruff can create a scalp environment that leads to itching and irritation - conditions that can weaken hair at the root over time. That’s why dandruff and dry scalp hair loss is a pattern Traya treats seriously: not because dandruff “causes baldness,” but because a disturbed scalp can make healthy hair growth harder to sustain.

And when hair fall spikes after a major disruption (like illness and recovery), a consistent routine matters even more - because hair needs time to move back into a healthier growth cycle.

Q: Does dandruff actually lead to hair fall?

Yes - dandruff can trigger itching, inflammation, and scalp discomfort. When the scalp is irritated and you scratch frequently, hair tends to shed more easily. That’s why controlling dandruff is often a key step in supporting healthier hair growth.

“Will it get worse before it gets better?” - the minoxidil fear

Even before Farhan started minoxidil, the coach addressed the most common worry: increased shedding in the early phase.

She explained that when minoxidil is started, hair fall can increase initially, and that this can be normal because weaker strands shed before stronger hair comes in. She framed it as a “positive sign” of response - while also reminding him not to start it yet, until BP readings are reviewed and a doctor confirms it’s safe.

Farhan’s response was calm, but honest: “Thik hai, mam, koi issue nahin hai… check kar lete.”

For many customers, that’s the turning point - choosing steady, safe progress over panic.

Building a routine that doesn’t feel impossible

Farhan’s kit included both topicals and supplements, and the coach walked him through usage in a way that felt doable.

For his scalp and dandruff, she advised:

Anti-dandruff Shampoo (Ketoconazole IP 2%) three times a week. This works by controlling dandruff caused by fungus (Malassezia), reducing itching and inflammation, and helping keep the scalp clean so hair can grow in a healthier environment.
Scalp Oil + Growth Therapy booster oil mixed together and applied twice a week. Traya’s Scalp Oil supports scalp health and helps stimulate hair follicles through regular massage (Shiroabhyanga) and follicular nourishment.

For internal support, she reinforced that the supplements were meant to work on nourishment:

Hair Ras (daily natural hair nourishment) is designed to balance pitta dosha and support scalp and hair health from within, with adaptogenic herbs that support blood flow to hair follicles and nourish tissues.
Hair Vitamins help address nutritional gaps and support hair health with essential vitamins and minerals, along with natural DHT blockers like pumpkin seed extract - useful when nutrition is part of the bigger picture.

She also shared practical “real life” advice: keep the serum on the dressing table, keep supplements near the dining table, and if you miss a day, restart the next day - don’t quit entirely.

That’s what makes a personalized hair treatment plan work: not perfection, but consistency.

The plan going forward: safe start, steady follow-up

Farhan’s next steps were clear:
He would upload three days of BP readings, and upload the missing front hairline photo. After that, a doctor call would be arranged to confirm whether minoxidil should be started.

The coach also scheduled a follow-up call after 12 PM on the decided date, so the routine could be tracked early - before confusion turns into dropout.

Resolution: not “magic,” but momentum

Farhan didn’t end the call with dramatic promises. He ended it with something more useful: clarity.

He started the conversation saying he hadn’t even opened the kit. By the end, he knew exactly what to do first, what to pause for safety, and how to use each product without overthinking it.

And for someone whose hair fall has felt worse since 2020, that kind of structure is often the first real win - because it turns worry into a repeatable routine.