Rohan’s Fight With Recurring Dandruff Hair Fall

Medically Reviewed by
Dr Kalyani Deshmukh

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

Rohan’s Fight With Recurring Dandruff Hair Fall

Traya Journey at a Glance

Problem: Rohan noticed hair fall that mostly spiked when his dandruff became heavy, especially after skipping washes for days.
What was driving it: A move to a dry-weather city led to recurring, sticky dandruff that kept coming back within “one or two days,” triggering dandruff and dry scalp hair loss.
What he used: Anti-dandruff Night Lotion and Anti-dandruff Shampoo for dandruff control, plus internal support with Hair Ras, Health Tatva, and Hair Vitamins.
Timeline he was guided on: A 5–8 month personalized hair treatment plan, with the first 1–3 months focused on controlling heavy dandruff and internal health support, and months 7–8 aimed at visible changes.
Outcome he was working toward: Reduced dandruff flare-ups and better scalp health first, then improved hair thickness, density, volume, and regrowth over time.

“It comes back in one or two days” - the moment he knew it wasn’t “just dandruff”

When Rohan moved from Odisha to Bengaluru, he didn’t expect weather to become part of his hair story. But the dryness did what genetics never did. As he put it, “In my family, no one has this kind of hair fall… but after coming here, dandruff became a lot.”

The frustrating part wasn’t only the flakes. It was the pattern. Whenever he cleaned his scalp, things improved - briefly. Then the dandruff returned fast: “I do it, it goes away, but after one or two days it comes back.”

And on the days he forgot to wash or delayed it for “four-five days,” the dandruff turned heavy. That’s when he noticed what truly worried him: “When I comb, there’s a lot of hair fall.”

He didn’t want guesses - he wanted a timeline

Rohan had already received his Traya kit, but he was still uneasy. He assumed someone would “take a hair test” in-person and wanted clarity on how Traya decided his stage and timeline.

More than anything, he wanted predictability. He kept coming back to the same question: If he follows it properly, “how many days until hair comes back?” He had a plan in mind and didn’t want this issue to derail it.

That’s when the coach explained how Traya uses the app-based hair test and uploaded scalp photos to set and refine the plan. And that this call wasn’t a generic pitch - it was meant to reconfirm details, set expectations, and make the routine feel doable.

What was actually happening on his scalp

Rohan believed his shedding wasn’t “normal” hair fall. He felt it was only because of dandruff: on regular days, touching or combing didn’t cause much shedding, but after “two-three days” of not cleaning and dandruff building up, he’d see “three-four hairs” come off when he combed.

The coach connected the dots in simple terms: dandruff tends to sit near the roots, affecting root health and weakening hair, which is why shedding increases when dandruff gets heavy.

In Traya’s approach, that made dandruff control the first priority - because a scalp that’s irritated, flaky, and itchy struggles to support strong hair, even if you do everything else right.

Does dandruff really cause hair fall?

Yes - when dandruff builds up and irritates the scalp, it can weaken root health, and hair may shed more during combing or scratching. The goal is to control heavy dandruff first so the scalp can support healthier hair over time.

The questions he asked (and what he needed to hear)

Rohan’s doubts weren’t dramatic - they were practical, and that’s what made them so relatable.

He asked where he would see his timeline in the app. He asked if one kit lasts a month. He asked whether he had to take tablets daily. He even checked whether the tablets could be taken together, and whether breakfast needed to be heavy or light.

But the biggest emotional question sat underneath all of that: “If I trust this, will it actually work for me?”

The coach didn’t promise instant hair fall stoppage. In fact, he said it clearly: hair fall “stopping” completely is not realistic because hair has a cycle. That honesty mattered, because it shifted the conversation from quick fixes to consistent progress.

The turning point: a routine that felt manageable

Once the “why” made sense, Rohan was ready for the “how.”

The coach mapped out what a realistic timeline would look like for him: a 5–8 month plan where the first 1–3 months focus on heavy, sticky dandruff and internal support, months 4–6 focus on reducing hair fall and improving scalp health, and by months 7–8, visible changes may show up in regrowth, thickness, density, and volume.

He also explained an important expectation clearly: Traya doesn’t assure regrowth on the front hairline, although some people do see changes when they stay consistent. The plan is also meant to prevent the hairline from getting worse, and to show more visible changes in areas like the crown.

That clarity turned anxiety into action.

What Traya recommended for Rohan’s dandruff-linked hair fall

Because Rohan’s main trigger was recurring heavy dandruff, his plan leaned on medicated dandruff control plus internal support.

He was guided to use:

Traya Anti-dandruff Night Lotion (Ketoconazole 2% w/v): positioned for “very stubborn & heavy, oily dandruff that sticks to the scalp.” This was the key product his coach highlighted for controlling the heavy dandruff phase.

Traya Anti-dandruff Shampoo (Ketoconazole IP 2%): used to reduce dandruff and prevent further fungal growth, supporting scalp comfort and cleanliness while dandruff was active.

Scalp Oil with the Dandruff Therapy booster oil shot mixed in: the coach asked him to mix it once and apply twice a week, about 30 minutes before washing. Traya’s Scalp Oil is designed to maintain scalp health and stimulate hair follicles through regular oil massage (Shiroabhyanga), supporting circulation and nourishment.

Internal support with oral supplements: Hair Ras, Health Tatva, and Hair Vitamins were positioned as daily additions. In Traya’s system, Hair Ras is meant for daily natural hair nourishment and supports scalp and hair health by balancing pitta and improving blood flow to hair follicles. Health Tatva is meant to support digestion, nutrient absorption, energy, and metabolism - because the body can’t build better hair without absorbing what it eats, which is the core logic behind the digestion and hair fall connection. Hair Vitamins support nutritional gaps and include natural DHT blockers plus key vitamins/minerals for overall hair health.

Resolution: what “progress” looks like when you start with the scalp

Rohan began this journey wanting one thing: “Hair fall stops and new hair comes in the same place.”

What he got instead was something more useful - an honest roadmap.

He learned that with dandruff-triggered shedding, the first win is not instant regrowth; it’s control. Control of the heavy dandruff that kept returning every “one or two days,” and control of the flare-ups that made hair fall feel sudden and scary.

And with a timeline he could understand, plus a routine that didn’t feel complicated, he finally had a plan he could stick to - without guessing, skipping, or panicking.