Hi Kalyani, Thanks for posting your query to HCM. It seems from your query that your are suffering form the problem of Telogen Effluvium . This is a common sequel of any long term disease which actually makes our nutritional status poor thus leading to hair fall. I would like to guide you best regarding diet. You should know that our hair are basically made up of proteins and supported by certain simple biochemical known as minerals and vitamins. So every of the food item which contains good amount of proteins with vitamins and minerals are best for maintenance and growth of good hair. So you can follow the dietary plan below: 1. Eat at least 3-4 fruits per day. Every fruit is good but you can make a combination of sour with sweet fruits such as oranges, papaya and other of seasonal fruits. 2. Pulses are good source of proteins. So everyday have a bowel full of mixed pulses. Add green leafy vegetables additionally in the pulses which contains lot of iron and vitamins in it. 3. Sprouts are the best source of fibers, minerals vitamins and proteins too. so add it at-least alternate day if you can not make in everyday s part of meal. 4. Over night soaked and peeled almonds will give you good vitamin E which is good for the hair growth. 5. Milk and milk products should be included in everyday s schedule. Do yoga and meditation to relax your self and this will improve your immune status also. For dandruff wash your scalp everyday fro 15 days and then reduce to alternate day. Keep your scalp clean by combing at-least 3-4 times a day. Follow the above plan for atleat 3 months minimally if you don t have much of hair fall. Wish you good health Dr Sanjay Kumar Kanodia MD (Dermatology)