Rohan’s Hair Fall Plan for Dandruff & Thinning

Medically Reviewed by
Dr Kalyani Deshmukh

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

Rohan’s Hair Fall Plan for Dandruff & Thinning

Traya Journey at a Glance

Concern: Hair fall for about 1.5–2 years, plus heavy dry dandruff and a receding hairline.
Root causes flagged on the Traya assessment: metabolism, nutrition, and dandruff-related scalp health.
What he used: Anti-dandruff shampoo (Ketoconazole 2%), Anti-dandruff Night Lotion (Ketoconazole 2%), Scalp Oil mixed with Dandruff Therapy booster, plus Hair Ras, Hair Vitamin, and Health Tatva.
Timeline he was guided on: internal support in months 1–2, hair fall reduction in months 3–4, visible thickness/density and dandruff reduction from month 5 onwards.
Outcome focus: a structured, personalized hair treatment plan that aims to reduce dandruff, improve scalp health, and maintain the hairline (with regrowth being harder but possible in some cases).

“Work to karega na?” - the worry that started his journey

Rohan, a working professional from India, didn’t call Traya with a long list of complaints. He called with one honest fear.

“Work to karega na? Aisa na ho ki mere baal aur damage ho jaye.”

That line carried everything: the exhaustion of trying things for too long, the uncertainty after half-solutions, and the dread that a new routine might make it worse.

His hair fall had been going on for “dedh-do saal” - about 1.5 to 2 years. He’d tried doctor-recommended products earlier, and even popular internet fixes like rosemary and rice water sprays. But he hadn’t tried PRP, transplant, or minoxidil. What he did have, very clearly, was heavy dandruff - and it was dry.

And when his Traya kit got delivered, he just wanted to know one thing: will this actually help?

What Rohan was really dealing with

When the hair coach reviewed his test and reconfirmed details, the picture became clearer.

Rohan had three concerns running together:
hair fall that wasn’t stopping, heavy and dry dandruff, and a hairline that was “receding” (the coach noted it from his scalp images and asked for a clearer, dry-scalp hairline photo to track progress properly).

He also mentioned that he gets migraine sometimes, but he doesn’t take medication for it.

The coach didn’t promise overnight change. Instead, she mapped his journey in phases and set expectations: regrowth on the hairline can be difficult, but the focus is to prevent it from getting worse with consistency.

The root cause explanation - why dandruff, nutrition, and metabolism matter together

Rohan was told his root causes were metabolism, nutrition, and dandruff.

It’s an easy sentence to hear and ignore, until you connect it to daily life: if digestion and metabolism aren’t supporting nutrient availability, the hair follicles don’t consistently get what they need. And when dandruff is heavy, the scalp environment becomes harder to keep calm and clean, which can lead to itching and ongoing disturbance at the roots.

This is exactly where dandruff and dry scalp hair loss becomes more than a cosmetic issue. Dandruff is not “just flakes” - it can become a repeat trigger for irritation and scalp build-up, and that constant scalp stress can show up as more breakage and shedding.

Q: Does dandruff actually cause hair fall?

Yes - when dandruff leads to itching, inflammation, and scalp build-up, it can weaken scalp health and contribute to increased hair fall. That’s why Traya first focuses on clearing dandruff and improving scalp conditions, so hair can grow in a healthier environment.

The moment his routine started making sense

Rohan’s most practical question came the very next day. He had applied the night lotion and wanted to wash his hair in the morning.

“So if I applied the night lotion today, and tomorrow I have to shampoo - should I apply Scalp Oil on top of it, 30 minutes before?”

This is the part where many people accidentally overdo products or mix steps incorrectly - and then blame the treatment.

The coach clarified simply: the night lotion is left overnight and gets absorbed by morning. The scalp oil is not daily; it’s only twice a week, 30 minutes before hair wash. So there’s no conflict, and he can wash with the Anti-dandruff Shampoo as guided.

That clarity did what motivation can’t do: it made the routine feel doable.

What was inside his Traya kit (and why each one mattered)

Rohan’s plan was built around clearing dandruff first, strengthening internal support, and then upgrading to a growth-focused serum once dandruff reduced.

He was guided to use:

The Anti-dandruff Shampoo (Ketoconazole IP 2%) three times a week, aimed at reducing dandruff and preventing further fungal growth, while also soothing scalp inflammation.

The Anti-dandruff Night Lotion (Ketoconazole IP 2% w/v) three times a week at night, applied gently across the scalp and left overnight (no massage).

Scalp Oil twice a week, mixed with the Dandruff Therapy booster shot before use. This oil routine is rooted in the Ayurvedic practice of scalp massage for nourishment and circulation support, but with dandruff, it’s used specifically pre-wash to support scalp health.

Hair Ras as a daily Ayurvedic supplement for internal nourishment. As per Traya’s approach, Hair Ras supports hair health by balancing pitta dosha and improving blood circulation to hair follicles, with adaptogenic herbs that help nourish from within.

Hair Vitamin to support nutritional gaps that can affect hair quality. This becomes especially relevant when nutrition is a factor behind ongoing hair fall.

Health Tatva to support digestion, metabolism, and nutrient absorption - because the digestion and hair fall connection is often missed when people only focus on topical fixes.

And because Rohan asked, he was also told he can use a conditioner. If he washes more frequently, he can use a gentle sulphate-free shampoo on non-medicated days; Traya’s Defence Shampoo and Defence Conditioner were mentioned as options.

The timeline he was promised (and why patience was part of it)

Rohan was told upfront that visible results typically show from month five onwards. The journey was explained in three phases: months 1–2 focus on internal support with supplements and dandruff beginning to reduce; months 3–4 are when hair fall starts reducing and scalp health improves; from month 5 onwards, visible changes like dandruff reduction, improved thickness, and density may show.

It wasn’t framed as a miracle. It was framed as consistency.

And to make consistency easier, the coach offered habit hacks: keep topicals near the dressing table, supplements near the dining table, set reminders in the app, and restart quickly if a few days get missed.

Resolution: from fear of “damage” to a guided plan he can follow

Rohan didn’t end the call with dramatic before-after results - because he was at the beginning. But he did end it with something many people don’t get when they try random products: structure, clarity, and follow-ups.

He began with “work to karega na?” and ended with “Okay,” again and again - not as resignation, but as understanding.

His coach booked the next check-in for the same time, ten days later. That simple continuity matters, especially when you’re trying to stay regular long enough to see change.

For Rohan, the transformation started before the hair did: from doubt to a routine that finally felt guided, realistic, and trackable.