Rahul’s Fight with Dandruff and Hair Fall Since 2019

Medically Reviewed by
Dr Kalyani Deshmukh

Published Date: February 20, 2026
Updated: 14 April 9:14 AM

Rahul’s Fight with Dandruff and Hair Fall Since 2019

Traya Journey at a Glance

The concern: Hair fall since 2019, post hair transplant (2023), plus heavy dandruff that “comes out with nails” and visible scalp “cleaning area.”
What seemed to be driving it: A mix of ongoing thinning (including the back), chronic dandruff that can trigger breakage/shedding, and an inconsistent routine due to frequent travel and skipped breakfasts.
What he used: Anti-Dandruff Shampoo (Ketoconazole 2%), Anti-Dandruff Night Lotion (Ketoconazole 2%), Scalp Oil (with a booster bottle mixed in), and oral support with Gutt Shuddhi, Health Tatva, Hair Ras, and Hair Vitamin.
Timeline shared by the coach: First 1–3 months focus on internal health + dandruff control; 4–6 months hair fall reduction; 7–9 months scalp/hair quality improvement; around 12 months for visible changes.
Outcome in this story: Not a “before-after” reveal yet - this is the moment he finally got a personalized hair treatment plan that felt doable: “Two minutes in the morning, two minutes at night.”

He didn’t call to complain.

He called because the kit had arrived, and he didn’t want to get it wrong.

“Actually, my kit has been delivered… I wanted to know how to use the product,” he said - practical, clear, and a little impatient in the way people get when they’ve tried too many things already.

Let’s call him Rahul, a self-driving professional who travels often. His hair fall has been going on since 2019. In 2023, he went for a hair transplant (around 3000 grafts, front and top). He’s also done nine PRP sessions. Still, when he looked at his scalp, what bothered him most wasn’t just the thinning - it was how visible everything felt.

“I want growth… and the cleaning area shouldn’t look so directly clean,” he explained. The “curve” on top looked too clear, and the thinning at the back was “a lot.”

And then there was the dandruff - heavy, stubborn, the kind you can’t ignore.

“It keeps happening… it comes out with nails,” he said.

When hair fall isn’t just hair fall

Rahul’s story carries a familiar frustration: he’s already invested time, effort, and procedures into his hair. But the day-to-day reality still includes visible thinning and a scalp that doesn’t feel healthy.

That’s why, when the coach asked what he expected from Traya, Rahul didn’t talk about miracles. He talked about looking normal again. Less scalp show. More coverage. Less dandruff.

This wasn’t about vanity. It was about wanting to stop thinking about his scalp every time he caught his reflection.

The root cause thread Traya focused on

Rahul had two loud signals: ongoing hair fall and heavy dandruff.

From the Traya approach, dandruff doesn’t just sit on the scalp looking unpleasant. When it becomes severe, it can lead to itching, irritation, and constant rubbing or scratching - exactly the kind of cycle that can worsen shedding. That’s the everyday reality behind dandruff and dry scalp hair loss: the scalp isn’t calm enough to support healthy hair.

On top of that, Rahul’s lifestyle also mattered. He admitted, “I don’t have breakfast in the morning… because of travel, food goes here and there.” When meals and routines become unpredictable, consistency becomes the biggest missing piece - especially in long treatments.

And consistency is everything when you’re trying to rebuild scalp health and support hair growth over months, not weeks.

Q: Does dandruff actually cause hair fall?

Yes - when dandruff becomes severe, it can trigger itching and inflammation on the scalp. That constant irritation can increase hair fall and breakage. Controlling dandruff helps create a healthier scalp environment for hair.

The doubts he voiced out loud (and the ones between the lines)

Rahul’s questions were direct and honest - like someone who’s learned to be cautious.

He asked if continuing PRP alongside Traya could cause side effects. He also checked if he should keep applying coconut oil.

And then he asked the question almost everyone asks when regrowth is involved: timeline.

“The result… you said it will come in a year, right?”

The coach didn’t oversell. She laid it out in phases and repeated it until it felt clear: dandruff begins coming under control in the first 1–3 months, hair fall reduction follows, scalp and hair quality improves in the middle months, and visible changes take longer.

Just as importantly, she prepared him for what’s emotionally hard: when minoxidil is introduced in the second month, there can be initial shedding for a few weeks, and that can be normal.

The turning point: making it feel manageable

The most powerful part of Rahul’s call wasn’t a diagnosis - it was how quickly confusion turned into a plan.

He kept saying, “Done, done,” as he wrote things down.

He repeated the whole routine back, point by point, and asked the coach to “check once.” That repeat-back moment is huge: it’s when a complicated regimen becomes his routine.

The coach also worked around his lifestyle. If he missed morning supplements, he could take them after lunch. But she encouraged breakfast because it supports regularity - and reminded him not to take supplements on an empty stomach.

Even the promise felt realistic: “It won’t take you much time… two minutes morning, two minutes night.”

What Rahul’s kit included - and why each piece mattered

Rahul’s kit was built to tackle dandruff first, then support regrowth and internal health.

Dandruff control: the first priority

He was guided to use the Anti-dandruff Night Lotion (Ketoconazole IP 2%) three times a week, applied all over the scalp and gently spread, with no massage. He was also told to use the Anti-dandruff Shampoo (Ketoconazole IP 2%) two to three times a week.

This dandruff plan matters because the shampoo and lotion are designed to reduce dandruff and help prevent further fungal growth (Malassezia furfur), while soothing scalp inflammation.

Scalp nourishment support

He was instructed to mix the small bottle into the large Scalp Oil bottle, then apply it twice a week at least 30 minutes before hair wash, again gently spread and not massaged. Traya’s Scalp Oil is positioned to help maintain scalp health and stimulate hair follicles through regular oiling and improved circulation support.

Internal support: gut + absorption + nourishment

Rahul’s oral supplements included Gutt Shuddhi, Health Tatva, Hair Ras, and Hair Vitamin.

From the Traya lens, gut health and absorption can influence how well nutrients reach hair follicles - this digestion and hair fall connection is why internal support is part of the plan, not an “extra.”

Gutt Shuddhi is positioned as a gut detoxifier that supports gut motility and relief from mild constipation.
Health Tatva supports digestion and absorption, helping the body utilize nutrients better.
Hair Ras focuses on internal nourishment and scalp/hair health, balancing pitta and supporting tissue nourishment.
Hair Vitamin supports nutritional gaps and includes ingredients positioned as natural DHT blockers.

Because Rahul also mentioned piles, the coach paused his start and booked a doctor call to confirm whether Gutt Shuddhi should be used right away. That “pause and verify” is part of what makes the plan feel medically responsible rather than one-size-fits-all.

Resolution: a calmer start, not a dramatic finish

Rahul hadn’t begun the routine by the end of the call - he agreed to wait for the doctor consult. But the real change had already started.

He went from “How do I use this?” to confidently repeating the routine back. He stopped mixing random oils in. He understood why dandruff had to be controlled first. He accepted that visible change takes time.

And for someone who has been dealing with hair fall since 2019, that shift - from guessing to following a guided plan - isn’t small.

It’s the start of staying consistent long enough for results to show up.