Here are safe, practical self-care steps you can try at home to support hair regrowth.

🏥 Self-care steps

• Scalp massage: Massage your scalp 5–10 minutes daily (dry or with a few drops of a lightweight oil/serum) to boost circulation to hair follicles.
• Gentle hair care: Use a mild, sulfate-free shampoo 2–3 times/week, avoid vigorous towel rubbing, tight hairstyles, and excessive heat styling.
• Nutrition: Eat protein and iron-rich Indian foods—lentils (dal), eggs or paneer, millets (ragi, bajra), spinach, nuts, and seeds; include vitamin B12 sources or supplements if deficient.
• Lifestyle: Reduce stress with regular sleep, brisk walking or yoga, and avoid smoking.
• Be patient and monitor: Expect 3–6 months to notice improvement because hair growth is slow.

💊 Topical and OTC (over-the-counter) options

• Consider topical serums containing peptides/biotin-like ingredients applied as directed (some products recommend daily use for ≥3 months).
• Prescription options such as topical minoxidil should be discussed with a dermatologist before starting.
• If you try a new product, do a small patch test and stop if you get irritation.

⚠️ Warning signs — see care sooner

• Sudden, patchy hair loss, rapidly increasing shedding, scalp pain, pus or severe redness.
• New hair loss with unexplained weight change, heavy menstrual bleeding, or other systemic symptoms.

🩺 Follow-up and specialist recommendation

• See a dermatologist (hair specialist/trichologist) if hair loss continues despite self-care or any warning signs occur; they may check iron, vitamin B12, thyroid tests, or suggest treatments.
• FOLLOW_UP: How long have you noticed the hair loss?

If you want, I can explain dietary sources of specific nutrients or safe topical options in more detail.