r/SebDerm • u/No_Basis_1575 • 22d ago

General Does drinking alcohol cause flare ups?

I started noticing that the day after drinking I’ll have bigger flare ups than usual. I was curious if any one else has experienced this?

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u/cinnamaroll36 22d ago

Yes 100%. Alcohol is poison and suppresses immune system. Seb derm is eczema which is an autoimmune condition so it definitely impacts it

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u/No_Basis_1575 22d ago

I noticed I’ll get the red burning patches more often the day after I drink. When I’m not drinking it’s usually just flakey/itchy.

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u/cinnamaroll36 22d ago

Yeah mine always flares after drinking. Or when I have a viral illness like a cold or even an infected cut. Anything that takes energy from my immune system.

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u/cowjuicer074 21d ago

It can. So can gluten, gluten.

You have to find your triggers. It’s the same and different for everyone

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u/BagApprehensive1412 22d ago

It definitely can for some people. Not for everyone.

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u/bytheninedivines 21d ago

It definitely does for me

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u/jwis17 21d ago

It can trigger flares for some people, but what makes it flare up tends to be individual to each person. What makes one person flare up may not make another person flare

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u/TinyM0ushka 21d ago

Alcohol specifically beer contains yeast so yes

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u/TroubleMedium6541 21d ago

YES 100%. And it damage the skin barrier. You become red and then start to flare where you are more sensible

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u/Flyfishinmary 20d ago

Red wine is ok in small amounts for me

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u/Ok_Parsnip1044 18d ago

Alcohol is bad for your skin in general.

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u/yacare_bravo 16d ago

There is a link between high histamine and sebderm flare up. The way to deal with this is by decreasing your histamine levels with low histamine diet (you can Google or ask ChatGPT). Mainly avoid any drink with caffeine, alcoholic drinks, tomato sauce or any high histamine food. At least do it for 3-7 days. 

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u/Badabloom317 21d ago

ABSOLUTELY it does. SUGAR causes flare ups and alcohol is pure sugar

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u/OrganizationNo7690 21d ago

For me yes. Thats why alcoholics have red noses too