Alcohol is known to increase urine output. It does this by promoting urination by blocking the release of anti-diuretic hormone from the pituitary gland in you brain. This produces a diuretic ("water-pill") like effect on your kidneys, which can casue you to lose body fluids and become dehydrated, if... more
Does drinking alcohol dry out the skin?
2 answers to “Does drinking alcohol dry out the skin?”
A: Yes, alcohol consumption can dry out skin
Drinking alcohol to any excess will have a diuretic effect and will dry out your skin. Sun exposure coupled with the alcohol consumption is a formula for bad skin. Just look at the Housewives of Orange County for some real live examples!
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