Alcohol has inflammatory effects on the skin and can worsen certain skin conditions.
We know it is bad for the brain, the liver… but alcohol is also harmful to the skin because of its inflammatory effects. If it does not cause pimples as such, these are a consequence of damage to the liver or pancreas which will lead to the appearance of skin signs. “The consequences of alcohol do not depend not necessarily nature drunk alcohol or edibles containing alcohol“, immediately asks Dr. Marc Perrussel, dermatologist. For example, people who drink beer will have more pancreatic toxicity while wine can have effects linked to colorings or adjuvants compared to pure fruit alcohols, cognac or others. “The consequences of alcohol are first of all the consequences of the toxicity of this alcohol on the noble organs and in particular hepatic organs, explains the dermatologist. In the event of liver damage, it is often fibrosis then cirrhosis which will lead to the appearance of skin signs like the yellow complexion linked to jaundice with the conjunctiva which turns yellow. There may also be signs of vascular dilation, which is called stellar angiomas which take the form of small red spots which go out in a star shape. A small venous dilatation can also occur at the abdominal level, which is called collateral circulation, with very visible veins at the abdominal level. The complexion can also become waxy and not looking healthy. These are the direct consequences of liver damage.
Champagne ?
Some alcoholic drinks have a particularly high sugar content. And for good reason, the sweeter the alcohol, the more it increases blood sugar, leading to hormonal disruption and promoting the appearance of spots. Alcohols to avoid include:
- Sweet white wine which contains a lot of sugar
- The Cider
- Kir (made of wine and crème de cassis)
- Champagne whose bubbles tend to retain sugar.
On the other hand, low-sugar or so-called “pure” alcohols are those which cause the fewest pimples. This is the case for beer, gin, vodka and whiskey.