One moment you’re running your hands through lovely lengths of hair, and the next you’re patting a place, wondering where it all went.

While some choose to live a hairless life, others spend their waking days worrying about the day they will go bald.

Unfortunately, it is not often an age-related or stylistic decision, but rather a side consequence of a medical condition or medication.
However, researchers have identified a common lifestyle characteristic that may be the cause of your baldness.

Plus, with the Christmas parties starting, you’re sure to be involved in a lot of them. Of course, I’m referring to the act of getting drunk.

It appears that there is a relationship between regular alcohol consumption and hair loss.

Researchers at Pusan National University discovered that persons who indulge in this behavior are 1.4 times more likely to develop androgenetic alopecia (AGA).

According to the NHS, alopecia, the medical term for hair loss, can result from a variety of factors and is typically not a cause for concern.

Most people believe that hereditary and hormonal factors are the main causes of AGA.

Professor Yun Hak Kim, the study’s lead author, added: “Individuals who consume alcohol may have a slightly higher likelihood of experiencing AGA compared to non-drinkers.”

The researchers claim to be the first to study and analyze the correlations between alcohol intake and AGA, discovering that drinkers were 1.4 times more likely to develop the disease than non-drinkers.

It is worth noting, however, that the researchers did not fully investigate the rationale behind the association.

“One hypothesis is that acetaldehyde, a byproduct of alcohol metabolism, may interfere with the scalp’s immune environment—factors that could potentially contribute to AGA,” according to a statement from the researchers.

“However, this proposed mechanism remains speculative.”
The key goal is that these findings would encourage more investigation.
“Our research could inform public health guidance, patient counseling, and targeted awareness campaigns, helping individuals make informed lifestyle choices regarding their hair health,” Prof. Kim added.

Over time, this could result in more comprehensive, individualized health strategies that better understand and incorporate nutrition, genetics, and lifestyle into hair loss prevention and treatment regimens.

“We hope this study paves the way for improved and personalized treatments for better hair health.”

Visit the NHS website to learn more about hair loss and its probable causes.