Does alcohol abuse lead to balding?

Increased estrogen, particularly in men, can cause problems with hair growth and loss. If you're worried about alcohol and hair loss, the best thing you can do is start cutting down on your drinking or stop altogether. read more

There are 3 reasons as to why alcohol causes hair loss: Hair loss due to alcohol consumption is mainly due to the fact that alcohol affects the levels of estrogen and zinc in the body, which subsequently affect hair growth. read more

Here are some of the reasons that alcohol can lead to hair loss. Drinking Alcohol Affects The Acid/Alkaline Balance Of The Body. Alcohol has a net acidic affect on your body. This means that when your body digests and metabolises alcohol, the left over parts after metabolism leave an ‘acidic waste’ in your body. read more

Drinking alcohol before bed may seem like it will help you sleep. But studies show it negatively affects the quality of sleep. This can lead to feeling tired, irritable and stressed. The link between stress and hair loss is well known. So drinking can indirectly cause hair loss through having a poor night’s sleep and being stressed about it. read more