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What Causes Reddening Of Skin On Face After Drinking Beer?

Hi, when I drink certain types of beer, the skin on my face and sometimes around my upper neck, almost immediately comes out in a near complete redness. It feels warm and tends to go away again after about 20 to 30 minutes. Why?

I'm male, good health and 41.
Tue, 14 Oct 2014
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hi, this is called as Alcohol flush reaction, is a condition in which an you develop flushes on the face, neck, shoulders, and, in some cases, the entire body after consuming alcoholic ... consult your physician ask for blood acetaldehyde determination...for level of flush reaction..
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What Causes Reddening Of Skin On Face After Drinking Beer?

hi, this is called as Alcohol flush reaction, is a condition in which an you develop flushes on the face, neck, shoulders, and, in some cases, the entire body after consuming alcoholic ... consult your physician ask for blood acetaldehyde determination...for level of flush reaction..