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What Causes Redness With Warm Feeling On The Face After Alcohol Consumption?

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Question : When I drink alcohol my face turns red and I feel warm, why?
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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (25 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
it's vasodilatation

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

alcohol causes vasodilatation which means that the small blood vessels dilate and contain more blood. Therefore the overlying tissues become "red". The same applies for the warm feeling. More blood in the small blood vessels makes these tissues warmer.

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What Causes Redness With Warm Feeling On The Face After Alcohol Consumption?

Brief Answer: it's vasodilatation Detailed Answer: Hello, alcohol causes vasodilatation which means that the small blood vessels dilate and contain more blood. Therefore the overlying tissues become "red". The same applies for the warm feeling. More blood in the small blood vessels makes these tissues warmer. Kind Regards!