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    Why do some people turn red after drinking beer?

    Question #68951. Asked by icart06. (Jul 28 06 11:50 AM)


    gdec1

    		Alcohol in low and moderate doses causes a dilation of blood vessels in the skin.
    This is why drinkers sometimes have a flushed face and heavy drinkers a red nose.

    http://www.abc.net.au/quantum/poison/alcohol/about.htm


    Jul 28 06, 12:23 PM
    zbeckabee

    		Certain drugs can cause the sudden or gradual appearance of a red, burning face. Any drug that releases histamine, vasoactive peptide (substance P), or prostaglandin can cause facial flushing. Examples of these types of drugs are:

    Nitroglycerin
    Nifedipine
    Niacin
    Vancomycin
    Calcitonin
    Ethanol
    Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)
    Disulfiram (Antabuse)
    Corticotrophin-releasing Hormone

    Beer contains Ethanol.

    Redness can also indicate the presence of allergies.

    http://dermatology.about.com/od/facialflushing/a/ffalcohol.htm

    Jul 28 06, 12:48 PM

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