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Chest rash/acne after quitting drinking?? are skin changes common when giving up the alcohol?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

No: Alcohol ingestion does not prevent shin rashes. See your doctor for an assessment.

Answered 9/12/2014

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