Thank you for your question. This advice does not replace the advice of your doctor. Hair loss may be from many causes: 1. Hormonal imbalances. Are you entering menopause? Even if you are not, your hormones may be out of balance. Check out www.johnleemd.com for more info. 2. Thyroid imbalances 3. Lack of or too little protein in the diet 4. Stress or lack of B vitamins 5. Allergy to hair product ingredients Read Dr. Christine Northrup's book "Womens Bodies Women's Wisdom" for more info on hair loss and check out www.lef.org for more information on proper supplementation.