The smoke released by a lit cigarette contains more than 7,000 chemicals, 69 of which have been identified as carcinogens.
In recent years, the discussion on the dangers of smoking has attracted more and more attention, and the medical research on the dangers of smoking in the academic community has also increased. In addition to research on "smoking and chronic diseases", there are many studies in the field of hair that prove that smoking is not only harmful to health, but may also accelerate hair loss.
A 2003 academic paper published in Dermatology: Association between smoking and hair loss: another opportunity for health education against smoking?(The Link Between Smoking and Hair Loss: Another Health Education Opportunity to Quit Smoking?) It is believed that smoking has an effect on the hair follicle capillaries and can cause toxicity to the hair follicle cells. 【1】
In 2005, the academic literature published in the "Degree Thesis of the Institute of Preventive Medicine of Taiwan University" pointed out the prevalence of androgenetic alopecia in Taiwanese men and the correlation between androgenetic alopecia and smoking. The article investigated and analyzed 743 data samples and concluded that there was a positive correlation between smoking and moderate hair loss, as well as severe hair loss. Smoking may damage hair follicles, hinder blood and hormone circulation to the scalp, and affect hormone secretion in men's body, resulting in hair loss. 【2】
A 2007 study on smoke-induced alopecia in mice by oral administration of L-cystine and vitamin B6 also confirmed the negative effects of smoking on hair. In the study, mice exposed to smoke showed extensive atrophy of the epidermis, a decrease in the thickness of subcutaneous tissue, and gradual apoptosis of hair follicles in mice exposed to a mixture of lateral flow and mainstream cigarette smoke. 【3】
Recently, there has been a recent development in the discussion about smoking and hair health.
A meta-analysis study on the association between smoking and male pattern hair loss published in the journal of Diseases in 2024 examines the potential risk of smoking for the development and exacerbation of androgenetic alopecia through meta-analysis methods combined with data from multiple academic disciplines.
Eight observational studies were pooled. Together, six studies showed that men who had smoked had a 1st risk of androgenetic alopecia compared with other men8 times; The results of the analysis of two other studies showed that men who smoked more than 10 cigarettes per day had a 30% increased risk of androgenetic alopecia compared with men who smoked less than 10 cigarettes per day. 【4】
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In order to have a healthy body and thick hair, you must maintain a healthy lifestyle and take care of your scalp scientifically
I hope that every smoker can cherish their body, insist on quitting smoking, and live a healthy life!
References: 1] journal | j] dermatology (basel, switzerland). volume 206 , issue 3 . 2003. pp 189-91
2] "Dissertation on the Academic Degree of the Institute of Preventive Medicine, National Taiwan University".
3】journal | j] journal of dermatological science. volume 46 , issue 3 . 2007. pp 189-198
4】journal | j] journal of cosmetic dermatology. volume , issue . 2024