You know what I don’t understand
Why does my face turn red when I drink alcohol 🤔 I could never hide it because I look like a dang tomato 🙄
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Degbeme · 70-79, M
Your skin turns red when you drink alcohol primarily due to a combination of blood vessel dilation and the accumulation of acetaldehyde, a toxic byproduct of alcohol metabolism.
This reaction, known as alcohol flush reaction or "Asian flush," is most commonly caused by a genetic deficiency in the enzyme aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2), which is responsible for breaking down acetaldehyde.
When ALDH2 is deficient or inactive, acetaldehyde builds up in the body, triggering widespread vasodilation, particularly in the face, leading to redness, warmth, and sometimes discomfort.
This reaction, known as alcohol flush reaction or "Asian flush," is most commonly caused by a genetic deficiency in the enzyme aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2), which is responsible for breaking down acetaldehyde.
When ALDH2 is deficient or inactive, acetaldehyde builds up in the body, triggering widespread vasodilation, particularly in the face, leading to redness, warmth, and sometimes discomfort.