Peer Review of The Mediation Role of Sleep on the Relationship Between Drinking Behavior and Female Androgenetic Alopecia

The study examined the link between sweetened tea drink consumption and female androgenetic alopecia (AGA) in 613 women, including 308 AGA patients and 305 controls. It found that both occasional and frequent consumption of sweetened tea drinks increased the risk of AGA. Higher sugar intake from soft drinks and hyperglycemia were also associated with a greater risk of alopecia. Importantly, going to bed after 12 am significantly raised the risk of developing alopecia, with sleep behavior mediating the relationship between sweetened tea consumption and alopecia. The study concludes that sweetened tea drinks elevate the risk of female AGA, with sleep patterns playing a crucial mediating role.