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Is There a Link Between Alcohol Consumption and Hair Loss?

One theory is that acetaldehyde may interfere with the scalp’s immune environment.

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By: TOM BRANNA

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The holiday season is a time of overindulgence, but follicularly challenged folks shouldn’t worry too much about their alcohol intake. According to Pusan National University researchers, one hypothesis is that acetaldehyde, a byproduct of alcohol metabolism, may interfere with the scalp’s immune environment. It’s a factor that could potentially contribute to AGA. However, this proposed mechanism remains speculative. Led by Professor Yun Hak Kim from the Department of Anatomy at Pu...

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