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Does smoking and drinking affects hair loss?

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Dr. Samer Nakhle answered

No: There are no studies that show smoking or drinking cause hair loss.

Answered 7/15/2013

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A member asked:

Does smoking and drinking affects hair loss?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Samer Nakhle answered

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