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Hi doctor, when i drink beer or alcohol i become red . my facial area and upper chest of body become red compare to other body parts. looks like allergy. after few moments it will vanish automatically. what is this and is it harmful for me?

Q: hi doctor, when i drink beer or alcohol i become red . my facial area and upper chest of body become red compare to other body parts. looks like allergy. after few moments it will vanish automatically. what is this and is it harmful for me?

: What you are describing is the same reaction as a common blush. Capillaries near the skin dilate and blood flow to those areas gives the color change. By itself it is more a distraction than a problem.

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What you are describing is the same reaction as a common blush. Capillaries near the skin dilate and blood flow to those areas gives the color change. By itself it is more a distraction than a problem.

Answered 7/27/2023

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A member asked:

Hi doctor, when i drink beer or alcohol i become red . my facial area and upper chest of body become red compare to other body parts. looks like allergy. after few moments it will vanish automatically. what is this and is it harmful for me?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

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