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My husband drinks quite a bit of beer and has developed a red sort of rash on his nose and cheeks. is this a sign of liver damage?

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Dr. Sidney Vinson answered

Possibly: This is a common skin finding in patients with liver disease. There are certainly other causes of redness of the cheeks and nose. If your husband drinks alcohol regularly in excess you should encourage him to see a doctor to be evaluated.

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

My husband drinks quite a bit of beer and has developed a red sort of rash on his nose and cheeks. is this a sign of liver damage?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Sidney Vinson answered

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