I am in my 40s and have gradually been losing my hair for a few years now. It is getting bad because all I feel is my scalp and I'm starting to notice my scalp if I pull my hair up. Let me just say my blood pressure is under control, my iron is fine, I take all the vitamins you can possibly think of, and no it is not hereditary.I went to my gyno lady years ago for this among other symptoms  thinking either thyroid or hormonal. Had the thyroid test done along with an ultrasound. No thyroid issues. Hormones off so I was put on a very low dose birth control. Now my teenage daughter is also losing her hair. I was thinking our hormones are out of whack together maybe. I went to gyno doctor last week for a checkup and she says it is not hormonal because the birth control I take cancels that out. I don't get it. Also all she suggested was to take more vitamins and use minoxidal . Gee thanks! Anyway I need to figure  who and what type of doctor to go see. My daughter is too young to suffer hair loss. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I am ready to start making appointments before we are completely bald.
@rena:
Have you thought about an allergy to something in shampoos? Even if you switched it could be something that is common in most. You and your daughter may have developed the same allergy, not uncommon. It could also be a sensitivity to something in the water. Since its both of you I would look for a common thread. It sounds like you have the medical stuff checked and taken care of. Just from what you've said I would not think it's a vitamin issue.
I've been grasping at straws about an eye issue for two years and spent thousands at different doctors. If you do find a doc that has an answer, pass along the name. 4951