Expert: Druideck - 7/21/2009

Question
well hello my name is Jessica and well this Saturday my boyfriend was drinking with his friends and he got red spots under his chest. Is there some thing wrong with him.

Answer
Jessica,

Alcohol dialates blood vessels and some people will show
"flushing" that can also enhance the redness of the skin.
The cure: avoid drinking beer or decrease the amount of beer
to the point where no rash occurs.

Also some people get dehydrated and this
can cause skin problems.

He should drink lots of water and
see a dermatologist or a doctor
to get a liver test if he drinks alot.

Some people develop allergies due
to alcohol reducing vitamin A
and other minerals the body needs.

He should have a check up as
there are over 40 causes of
red skin spots.
It could be nothing much but why
take a chance?