Rahul’s 5-Year Hair Fall Journey with Dandruff

Medically Reviewed by
Dr Kalyani Deshmukh

Published Date: February 20, 2026
Updated: 3 July 5:39 AM

Rahul’s 5-Year Hair Fall Journey with Dandruff

Traya Journey at a Glance

Key problem: Rahul had been dealing with hair fall for nearly 5 years (since 2020), along with heavy dandruff and a receding hairline.
Root causes discussed on call: Dandruff buildup (he described it as “kaafi”) and lifestyle-related internal factors Traya typically supports through digestion, energy, and pitta balance.
What he used: Anti-Dandruff Shampoo (Ketoconazole 2%), Anti-Dandruff Night Lotion (Ketoconazole 2%), Scalp Oil + booster shot, and supplements including Health Tatva, Hair Ras, and Hair Vitamins.
Timeline set: A realistic 8-month expectation was set, with regular follow-ups and habit tracking on the Traya app.
Outcome focus: First goal was getting dandruff under control and building consistency; then, as the coach shared, hair growth support (like minoxidil) could be added later depending on progress.

Rahul didn’t call Traya to complain about hair fall.

He called because no one had called him.

“Aaj meri coach ke saath call thi… abhi tak aaya nahi,” he said, half annoyed, half worried, like someone who was already carrying enough on his plate and didn’t want one more loose end.

But once the conversation moved from “How do I talk to my coach?” to “How do I use this kit?”, something else surfaced - quietly, but clearly. Rahul had been living with hair fall for five years. And he had dandruff that just wouldn’t leave.

When hair fall becomes a long, tiring background problem

When the coach asked him how long it had been going on, Rahul didn’t hesitate.

“Five years ho gaye… 2020 se start hua tha.”

It wasn’t a sudden panic. It was chronic. The kind of hair fall that becomes part of your routine: checking your hairline, adjusting angles in photos, wondering if you should cut your hair shorter, and then finally asking someone, “Kya baal katwane ki zarurat hai, ya normally chalenge?”

The coach looked at his profile and said what many people fear hearing: his hairline looked like it was “peeche ja rahi hai” - receding. She also set expectations honestly: hairline regrowth can be difficult, but their focus would be to not let it get worse, and to support regrowth at the crown.

Rahul, still trying to map it all in his head, added another worry: “Kuch bald patches… wahan pe mushkil hai.”

It wasn’t dramatic. It was real.

The scalp piece Rahul couldn’t ignore anymore

Then came the part that matched his everyday reality.

He admitted, “Mere ko dandruff hai kaafi.”

The coach checked what it looked like in practical terms - does it come into the nails when you scratch? Rahul replied yes, though he clarified there wasn’t much itching. It was just… there. Persistent. Visible. Heavy.

This matters because dandruff isn’t only a cosmetic problem. When flakes, buildup, and scalp inflammation keep recurring, the scalp environment becomes unhealthy - one reason dandruff and dry scalp hair loss is such a common pattern people notice over time.

That’s why the coach didn’t jump straight into “hair growth” claims. She anchored the first phase around dandruff control and scalp reset.

What his plan focused on and why it felt doable

Rahul’s biggest struggle in the call wasn’t resistance. It was confusion. Like many first-time users, he was holding products and trying to match names.

He went back and forth with, “Solution likha hi nahi,” until the coach clarified that the “night lotion” in his kit is what they were referring to as the anti-dandruff solution.

That clarity became the first win: a plan he could actually follow.

His anti-dandruff routine

Rahul’s kit included Traya’s anti-dandruff products:

He was guided to use the Anti-dandruff Shampoo (Ketoconazole IP 2%) two to three times a week. This shampoo is designed to reduce dandruff and prevent further fungal growth linked to dandruff, while helping soothe inflammation.

Along with that, he was told to apply the Anti-dandruff Night Lotion (Ketoconazole IP 2% w/v) three times a week at night, spreading it gently across the scalp without massaging. This night lotion is meant for stubborn, heavy dandruff that sticks to the scalp.

This wasn’t framed as “more products.” It was framed as, “First, let’s make your scalp livable again.”

Root cause, in Rahul’s words: a scalp that’s been fighting for years

Rahul’s story carried two parallel issues: long-term hair fall and heavy dandruff. When a scalp stays congested with dandruff, people often scratch without realizing it, or they keep re-triggering irritation with recurring flakes and buildup. That cycle doesn’t create the best environment for hair to thrive.

And alongside that, his kit also included internal support - because Traya’s approach isn’t only topical. It’s a personalized hair treatment plan that includes digestion, metabolism, and overall nourishment support as part of the routine.

Q: Does dandruff really cause hair fall?
A: Dandruff can trigger itching, inflammation, and scalp discomfort. When it persists, it can weaken scalp health and contribute to breakage and shedding. That’s why controlling dandruff is often the first step before focusing on regrowth.

The moment he realized he needed guidance, not just a box

Rahul asked questions the way most people do when they’re trying to stay hopeful but practical.

“Jarur hota hai na?” he said, when the coach mentioned nasal drops for sleep and stress.

But Rahul also mentioned he has sinus issues - seasonal, mostly around March-April. The coach didn’t push the product. She paused, checked contraindications, and came back with a clear recommendation: don’t use Nasal Ghrit if you have sinus/cold/cough issues. Instead, she suggested an alternative from the kit universe: Calm Ras, positioned for stress and sleep support, and even raised a return ticket for the nasal drops.

That mattered. It told Rahul: this wasn’t generic selling. This was monitored care.

The internal support: energy, digestion, and pitta balance

The coach walked Rahul through supplements calmly, anchoring them into meals instead of turning them into “medicine.”

He was prescribed:

Health Tatva, one tablet after breakfast and one after dinner. Health Tatva supports digestion, absorption, and metabolism, which can influence how nutrients reach hair follicles - often described as a digestion and hair fall connection.
Hair Vitamin with Biotin, one after breakfast for a three-month course, aimed at nutritional gaps that can contribute to hair fall.
Hair Ras, two tablets in the morning and two at night. Hair Ras is positioned for daily natural hair nourishment, supporting pitta balance, blood circulation to follicles, and overall hair quality.

He even voiced what many people think but don’t say: “Itni medicines lag rahi hai.” The coach’s response wasn’t strict. She suggested spacing them by five minutes if it felt like too much, but not skipping.

The Scalp Oil step that made it feel like self-care

Rahul was also guided to mix Scalp Oil with the booster oil shot and apply it at least 30 minutes before a bath, twice a week. Scalp Oil is designed to maintain scalp health and stimulate hair follicles through scalp nourishment and improved circulation.

In a routine full of “do this, take that,” oiling became the one step that still felt human.

Resolution: a calmer, clearer start (before the big results)

Rahul didn’t end the call with a dramatic transformation. He ended it with something more useful: a plan that finally made sense.

He got clarity on what each product was, what to use when, and what to avoid because of sinus issues. He also got an 8-month expectation set upfront - no instant promises. And he booked a follow-up.

When the coach asked his expectation from Traya, he kept it simple: “Bas help kar de… kisi tarah se.”

That’s where most real journeys begin - not with certainty, but with a small willingness to try again, this time with support.