A member asked:

Why do my cheeks heat up and get flushed when i have a beer? my cheeks are sensative from sun burns.

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Flushing: You may have a liver enzyme defect which cannot break down acetaldehyde. You have what is known as an alcoholic flush

Answered 9/12/2014

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