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Why Is Face Flushing When Drinking Alcohol?

Dear Dr. Samuel, my name is Domas. one month before I took sip of alcohol cocktail (vodka with something) and my face burst in red, after some time i tried sip of white vine and story repeated, today I took sip of beer and my back was red and itchy, the same happened in the breast area. Could you please explain me what happening with me? is it allergy to alcohol ? how and where i could treat this? I`m living in Tralee, Co. Kerry. Ireland. Maybe u could recommend good specialist, please. in age between 3 and 15 years i had asthma. Thank u in advance. Sincerely yours, Domas
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Hello,
As you are getting the symptoms of allergy following intake of alcohol, it may be due to allergy reaction to alcohol.
This should be confirmed by undergoing special tests like skin prick test for the contents of the alcoholic beverages.
This test will help you know whether you are allergy to the alcohol and alcoholic products.
Then you can think about how to overcome this problem.
Thank you.
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Why Is Face Flushing When Drinking Alcohol?

Hello, As you are getting the symptoms of allergy following intake of alcohol, it may be due to allergy reaction to alcohol. This should be confirmed by undergoing special tests like skin prick test for the contents of the alcoholic beverages. This test will help you know whether you are allergy to the alcohol and alcoholic products. Then you can think about how to overcome this problem. Thank you.