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After 1 beer or glass of wine, i get an itchy, red, raised rash covering my entire left hip and thig?
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Allergic reaction: A rash after drinking wine or beer may indicate an allergic reaction to one of the ingredients in the liquid. Preservatives are the most likely agents. Stop drinking the offending agent right away as continued use may make the rash worse; or cause a potential breathing problem.
Answered 7/20/2012
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Sounds like hives: It sounds like you are having urticaria (hives) and i agree that it is probably an allergy to a preservative in the beer and wine- possibly sulfites. When it happens you can try taking an over-the-counter antihistamine like benedryl or zyrtec (cetirizine). Also consider seeing an allergist for allergy testing. Unfortunately it may be difficult to find beer or wine that is completely sulfite-free.
Answered 12/17/2014
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Consider allergy: One possible common ingredient is brewer's yeast which some people may become allergic to.
Answered 1/12/2013
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