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I get a red hot face after drinking wine. why could it be?
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Not uncommon: Alcohol has a vasodilatory effect. It is possible you are allergic to the sulfites as well.
Answered 11/24/2012
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Flushed face: Facial flushing with alcoholic beverages can be normal or associated with issues such as rosacea, alcohol dehydrogenase deficiency (inherited, common in asoans), or other problems.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Not unusual: Since alcohol can dilate u blood vessels.
Answered 5/6/2016
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