Why does my face go red when I’m drinking? Understanding alcohol intolerance

Millions of people around the world experience warm red skin after drinking even a small amount of alcohol, including thousands of the UK’s East Asian population.

What is it?

Why does it happen?

How serious is it?

How many people does it happen to?

Has it influenced drinking culture?

What do people do about it?

Should we be talking about it more?

What can you do about it if it happens to you?

If you'd like to find ways to manage your drinking, take a look at these tips to help you cut back.

Tips for cutting down

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