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What could lead to my boyfriend to get red/hives when he drinks alcohol?
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Histamine release: People with chronic hives sometimes find that drinking alcohol worsens the hives. The same can be said for people with disorders of mast cells (cells that make histamine) like mastocytosis. One can also be allergic to the tannins, yeast, or other ingredients in alcoholic drinks, but this is rare. It would be best to avoid alcohol. If not, antihistamines may help. Have him see his doctor.
Answered 2/23/2014
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