Can alcohol cause eczema?
I've had eczema since childhood, and I've always been told to watch what I eat and drink. I'm trying to understand all my triggers. Can consuming alcohol directly cause or worsen eczema?
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5 months ago
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Honestly, alcohol can mess with your immunity and trigger skin flares. I deal with thyroid issues and realized keeping track of internal triggers is so important. Best to get your basic blood work done and discuss this with a proper doctor to find the root cause.
7 months ago
It definitely dehydrates your skin which makes eczema worse. If you are planning to get allergy tests done to confirm, compare the lab prices online first as some packages are way cheaper. Meanwhile, cutting down on drinks is the easiest, zero-cost thing you can do to see if it helps.
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10 months ago
I was actually reading about this yesterday because my friend got a bad rash after a party. Apparently, alcohol dilates your blood vessels and can cause serious skin inflammation. It might not directly cause eczema out of nowhere, but it absolutely triggers it if you are prone.
5 months ago
I totally get it, dealing with itchy skin is the absolute worst and so frustrating. Alcohol can really dry out your skin barrier and make the itching flare up like crazy. Just try taking a break from drinking for a couple of weeks and keep moisturizing, it really helps.
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9 months ago
Aah, after 40, even looking at a glass of whiskey gives me some new allergy or back pain. Yes, alcohol definitely dehydrates the body and can make your skin extremely dry and itchy. Our bodies just don't process these things like they used to, better to go easy on the drinks.