Alcohol Flushing

The best way to avoid this type of flushing or vascular dilation is not to drink any alcohol! All alcohol is fermented, but because beer and wines (red wine being the worst) are not further distilled, they can cause allergy redness for many acne sufferers. Alcohol is a diuretic which pushes water out of the body cells. In this state of "dehydration", the body is prone to flushing. Alcohol is a concentrated source of calories and is metabolized very quickly. This causes the blood vessels to dilate causing redness. Alcohol has a very high sugar yeast content which is a perfect host for the growth of bacteria.

If you feel you need to drink alcohol at social functions or to relax, here are some recommendations to minimize the flushing effect.

Avoid beer as it is higher in carbohydrates, however, if you like beer; drink your domestic beer from your own country as it is usually sold within six weeks of production. Foreign beers imported into your country usually have preservatives which make for more redness. Domestic 'light beer' usually does not have as many carbohydrates and less alcohol content making it the beer of choice. Wine is heavy in carbohydrates and even higher in preservatives/sulfides and alcohol causing more flushing with the red wines usually being the worst for most of us. If you prefer wine, a white wine would be best. It is better to drink small amounts of gin, vodka or whiskey, diluted with water instead of sugared soft drinks or mixes which also can stimulate the cardiovascular system. A good choice would be a Long Island Ice Tea substituting the mix with water and diluting it. Small amounts of gin are frequently less stimulating than vodka or whiskey. You should "chase" any alcoholic drink with water. Although these recommendations can help to minimize flushing, still the best thought is "not to drink any type of alcohol". Even though alcohol sedates, it can prevent a good night sleep as the alcohol stimulates the brain.

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