I rarely drink, like twice a year. Last time I took a drink was back in january 2020 and then this october and this is my normal intake since last 2 years and the quantity is not more than 3 pegs per consumption. I lost 12 kg of weight from 84 to 72 by working out this lockdown, and I have been getting signs of alcohol allergies (42.8% alcoholic drink diluted with cold drinks, like red and itchy skin on my hands but mostly on entire legs, ice pack and still (a hygiene liquid) helps in temporary relief. Is there a solution to this? Or do I have to leave alcohol completely even after a rare consumption (just to socialize).

Dr. Kaveri ChauhanPsychologist14yrs exp

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Dear Lybrate user, you need to stop alcohol completely and try the few precautions as given below. Being social and being part of the group is different. Slowly your group friends will understand that some allergy with the alcohol and you have to stop alcohol because of medical reasons. You can use coconut with kapoor on the skin. Start taking panchtulsi drop daily. Drink water upto 2-2.5 litres a day. Eat fruits with vitamin c, stop taking milk and milk products for one week except curd in lunch. All the best.  

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Dr. Prof. Jagadeesan M.S.Psychiatrist18yrs exp

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There can be particular type or brand of alcohol you are allergic to, as they are produced by fermentation of rice, barley, yeast, others. So find the type of alcohol you are allergic and avoid the same. You can consume it as a socialising drink, the one which does not produce allergy. good luck. 

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