Merlot and Me – The effects of alcohol abuse on the skin
Dr. Patrick Treacy from the Ailesbury Clinic Dublin discusses the effects of continual alcohol use on the skin to Maia Dunphy from RTE television. Drinking alcohol causes facial blood vessels to dilate, and repeated overindulgence can cause the vessels to dilate permanently, causing red, spidery veins [source: Freedman]. And if you have a pre-existing skin condition, excessive alcohol use can worsen it. Alcohol consumption may exacerbate flare-ups of rosacea and psoriasis, and dermatologists recommend minimizing your intake to avoid these issues [source: American Academy of Dermatology].
