Find solution
Why does my face always get so hot and red?

Whenever I drink alcohol my face turns red and I get hot.Why?

  • Whenever I drink alcohol (1-2 glasses) especially wine my face turns red, i sweat and feel really hot. I'm a fifteen year old female btw.

  • Answer:

    You're flushed. Your blood pressure is higher because the alcohol has thinned your blood. Your heart has to pump harder to circulate the thinned blood and as a result you see more of the blood through your skin. Try taking your pulse before drinking and after you're flushed to illustrate what I'm describing.

Maria.x at Yahoo! Answers Visit the source

Was this solution helpful to you?

Other answers

Are you of East Asian descent? It's usually called the Asian glow, but you can get it even if you're not Asian. For those of us (myself) included who tend to glow red, or blush after a few glasses of wine or beer, it is best to avoid drinking alcohol in large amounts. This flush is due to a lack of a certain type of enzyme that helps break down acetaldehyde, which is a highly toxic chemical that occurs in our body once alcohol starts to metabolize. In people with this gene, the the enzyme metabolizes the toxic chemical into a non-toxic, harmless acetate. A recent study has shown that people who lack this enzyme, and therefore cannot convert the acetaldehyde into acetate have higher rates of developing different types of cancers. So, my best advice would be to avoid alcohol. If you do decide to drink, only indulge in one serving.

Organic Recipes

oh my lord..... people on this site are thinking way to hard....... smh... look your 15 years old. your feeling alcohol symptoms. Some people turn red depending on your complexion.Guys that are 275 pounds turn red and sweat too. It's because your blood thins and your circulation is plentiful in your face. Some people have the same thing on their chest's, back, and even legs.. It's not going to be an allergy unless it were to a color like red dye or blue or yellow ect. Advice would be to just drink small amounts over a longer period of time. However you are 15. I myself do not recommend you drink until a few more years 18 or so. I myself find 21 to be a bit stupid but some places it's necessary. I'm 22. I have been there and done it. I assure it it's not amazing. Pot is better in my opinion honestly.. Alcohol really does hurt people. However bartending is my job so if they pay for it.... Come on down!!! just leave a tip in the jar.

Kenley

Could be an allergy to alcohol (probably not...) or that you have a lower resilience than whoever you're drinking with. just in case, here. http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-dermographia.htm or http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carcinoid_syndrome

J

Reaction to alcohol varies. But you're 15, which is too young to be drinking anyway.

TexHabs

Related Q & A:

Just Added Q & A:

Find solution

For every problem there is a solution! Proved by Solucija.

  • Got an issue and looking for advice?

  • Ask Solucija to search every corner of the Web for help.

  • Get workable solutions and helpful tips in a moment.

Just ask Solucija about an issue you face and immediately get a list of ready solutions, answers and tips from other Internet users. We always provide the most suitable and complete answer to your question at the top, along with a few good alternatives below.