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Why do you get itchy after drinking alcohol?

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Possible causes: Redness or itching after drinking alcohol could be an allergic reaction. It could also be related to a deficiency of aldehyde dehydrogenase, an enzyme that breaks down alcohol.

Answered 9/11/2020

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