What can i do to keep my face from getting red when i drink?

Question

im half asian half european, ive heard of asian flush, whenever i drink my face gets red and i get hot. how can i stop this?

Answer 1

I don't think it has anything to do with your race, you may have rosacia (not sure how to spell it).

I know that's not too helpful but its something.

Answer 2

You're getting flushed because alcohol dehydrates you and makes you feel warmer.  Try drinking water before and while you are drinking.  Make sure you don't drink too fast-- that definitely increases flushing.  Also, avoid salty foods while you're drinking, as they obviously increase your dehydration.

Answer 3

Don't drink quite that much!

Answer 4

I googled it and a found a forum where someone said that Pepcid AC taken before drinking helped prevent his asian flush.

Answer 5

Zantac or Pepcid AC.

It is called alcohol flush reaction.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcohol_flu...

EDIT:

Benedryl and alcohol are a dangerous combination. Please, don't ever mix the two.

Answer 6

slow down on your alcohol intake, flushing is a sing of dehydration, stick to mixed fruity juice drinks and if you drink beer, go for full bodied beer and not lights, the water in ligth beer makes you drink more. Also helps if you drink plenty of water before drinking and avoiding salty bar snacks.