Not Medical Advice: Alcoholism do not cause ‘whisky nose'. The condition of 'rhinophyma', which causes a red bulbous nose, has very little to do with alcohol consumption.
Alcohol dilates the body's capillaries (those tiny thread-like veins under the skin) leading to redness and broken veins, particularly on the face.
Rhinophyma is the latter stages of a skin condition called 'rosacea' that commonly affects adults over 40.
While there are many theories, the underlying cause or causes of rosacea have not been scientifically proven.
Many believe that rosacea may be a vascular disorder because of its association with flushing, redness and visible blood vessels. Some physicians have also speculated that flushing may involve the nervous system, since rosacea is often triggered or aggravated when patients are under emotional stress.
It’s not easy to quit drinking alcohol, and for many people it will be a lifelong struggle. However, there are several things you can do immediately that will make it a bit easier to quit than you might have suspected.
Check out these 10 tips to stop drinking alcohol shared by Stopdrinkingalcohol.com.