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Why do i get red chest and arms after a drink or 2? no other reaction and my blood work including liver count was fine a couple months ago. flushing?
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Dilated blood vessel: When you drink alcohol, the small capillary blood vessels in the skin dilate (enlarge) a little. This causes you to feel flushed and makes the skin look redder. It is a very common phenomenon. Often, people who drink a lot over many years end up with their noses looking red all the time, and they have permanently visible capillaries on their nose and cheeks.
Answered 4/28/2016
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