Why do I feel like I have a sun burn the day after I drink?

Question

The day after I have a few drinks, (it has to be more than one) my face feels like it is sun burnt why is this?

Answer 1

You could have Alchohol Flush Reaction, which is common (see link below), or, and I'm not sure your age, a mild case of Rosacea. One common side effect of Rosacea, an inflammation of the skin typically found when you've reached middle age, is a flushing and tingling or burning sensation in the face after consuming alchohol, or spicy foods.  It isn't unheard of for a young person to have rosacea, but it's less common than for older men and women.   Scan the links below for AFR and Rosacea and see if that helps.

I have Rosacea which is barely noticeable most of the time, but the day after I drink, I have mild red skin on my face which feels hot and flush, and then I break out in small blemishes.  Boy, those cocktails better be worth it, I think ... because the blemishs are never fun. They go away when I lay off the foods and beverages which bring it on, but it's a beeyotch to deal with.

Answer 2

Hmmmm - interesting - probably b/c you're dehydrated, skin is tight and flushed - drink tons of water - it will help...