Does alcohol and smoking cause hair loss? However researchers advocate that the prime reason for having a loss of hair is because of the genetic problems but at the same time they also do not deny the repercussions of alcohol and smoking over the state of your hair. Other causes of hair loss which exist outside the body are; intake of alcohol, smoking, stress, too much sun exposure and lifestyle disorders. And out of these alcohol and smoking is supposed to have serious impact on the growth and loss of hair. Let us see those impacts: Alcohol and its Impact on Hair •Alcohol increase the level of estrogens and zinc in the blood and high level of both severely affects the hair as it results in a loss of the same. •Consumption of alcohol can also lower down the level of Vitamin B and C in the body. It also make fall down the level of Folic Acid which is essential in maintaining strong and healthy hair. •Alcohol can shorten the lifespan of strands of hair that is actually between 5-7 years thus it would lead to hair loss. Smoking and its Impact on Hair •Smoking blocks and reduces the blood circulation in the body thus it affects the growth of the hair and results in hair loss/ •Smoking pollutes the blood and severely affects the liver. •Smoking makes the people addictive of Nicotine that disturbs the normal and proper functioning of the Arteries. Arteries are essential parts which deliver blood rich in oxygen and nutrients and these nutrients are required for a good hair growth and their maintenance. •Those who live in highly polluted areas or near the industries are more prone to hair loss just like smoking the smoke of industries mixed with various chemicals spoil the lungs and create hair loss.
yes Smoking and Alcohol gives timely relief but they have adverse effects on health and skin and hair. There effects can be seen with early age hair loss and bad stomach . as it even harms the digestive system
Smoking definitely has an adverse effect on the health. Its effect is very severe and serious on human health. Alcohol is not affects health as much smoking does.