Why does alcohol make my chronic urticaria come at its worst??
Studies have found that high levels of alcohol consumption can exacerbate skin conditions such as psoriasis and urticaria (reddish spots and patches covered with silvery scales). Bruising is also increased, due to a lack of vitamin C. The skin may also become dryer due to higher levels of dehydration caused by drinking. It is important to avoid anything that may worsen urticaria – such as heat, tight clothes, alcohol, aspirin and aspirin containing compounds, and if possible other similar medicines such as Nurofen (paracetamol does not usually cause a problem). Medicines called ACE inhibitors (often used to treat high blood pressure) should be avoided, especially if angioedema is present. Alcohol can trigger hives/ urticaria. As with more serious allergic reactions, the mechanism is unclear. If the symptoms have worsened recently there may be another factor involved, i.e. change in temperatre, another allergy (hayefever/dust), other medications interfering with your immune sytem, the t
