Why do I break out in a red rash from alcohol?

Subject: Why do I break out in a red rash from alcohol?

Date: Tue Nov 30 13:14:09 1999
Posted by Chris Bethel
Grade level: nonaligned School: Wright State University
City: Dayton State/Province: OH Country: USE
Area of science: Medicine
ID: 943989249.Me

Message:


When I drink alcohol (beer) I will begin to feel warm and then will notice 
a red rash developing on my neck, chest and shoulders.  It doesn't go any 
further than that, but it is very apparent.  Is this an allergy?  If not, 
what could it be?  What can be done about it?

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