A 46-year-old member asked:
does alcohol make your nose bigger?
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Dr. Jack Mutnick answered
Allergy and Immunology 17 years experience
Yes: Long term alcohol use can lead to a condition known as rhinophyma and telangiectasia on the face and nose.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Does drinking lots of alcohol make for a big nose?
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Dr. Eric Weisman answered
Neurology 36 years experience
It can: Its called rhinophyma. Think w. C. Fields.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
What alcohol gives you a drinkers nose?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Brian Lynch answered
Family Medicine 38 years experience
Red Alcohol Nose: This is first a genetic condition called rhinophyma. Alcoholism does not cause it, but heavy alcohol consumption does aggravate the condition.
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