What are the physical/facial signs of an alcoholic?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Puffy red face is a dead giveaway . Everytime I see a video of the head of the organization I work for, it’s clear as day to me he has a massive alcohol problem. Red, bloated face.

So many other things can cause this. Many medications will cause a puffy, bloated red face. People with allergies can experience this.

Overall there is no way to diagnose someone with alcoholism based on facial look/features.


The majority of the responses here are beyond stupid.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Puffy red face is a dead giveaway . Everytime I see a video of the head of the organization I work for, it’s clear as day to me he has a massive alcohol problem. Red, bloated face.

My face was red and puffy from a thyroid disorder, rosacea and sun damage. So it could be other things.

+1 I am on prednisone and have facial bloating, redness, sweating. I'm also Northern European and prone to rosacea

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Eye bags or bad dark circles. Face can be either very waxy and smooth or puffy and bloated - have seen both.

Season allergies cause all of this.

[Anonymous]

You can’t tell by looking at people. Unless they are riding a lawnmower down the road as transport, that’s a good sign.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Puffy red face is a dead giveaway . Everytime I see a video of the head of the organization I work for, it’s clear as day to me he has a massive alcohol problem. Red, bloated face.

My face was red and puffy from a thyroid disorder, rosacea and sun damage. So it could be other things.

Exactly. Many autoimmune disorders cause everything being described in these posts. Many medications can cause them. People should not assume alcoholism unless they see the person drunk. My sil looked like so many of these descriptions when she was going through chemo for breast cancer. I can see these idiots hurting innocent people dealing with medical issues.

[Anonymous]

Real nice - every facial feature of middle aged middle class women who can't afford to prioritize being thin, reducing inflammation, or getting cosmetic surgery - all alcoholics!

[Anonymous]

Beer bottle sticking out of mouth

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You can’t tell by looking at people. Unless they are riding a lawnmower down the road as transport, that’s a good sign.

How else do you get your lawn mower to the gas station?

[Anonymous]

I’m in perimenopause and my face gets very red after drinking one glass of wine. One. So please don’t assume red face = alcoholic.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Eye bags or bad dark circles. Face can be either very waxy and smooth or puffy and bloated - have seen both.

Season allergies cause all of this.

Sure. During seasonal allergy time. If I see the same person casually knocking back whiskey at lunch or spiking their coffee I’m guessing that’s not Allegra territory.


Cmon. Of course there are other reasons for puffy or red faces. Or ashy waxen ones. But it’s also pretty clear something is not well with someone when they look like this. It may not be booze, but it sure could be. Not every alcoholic has an outward tell either.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m in perimenopause and my face gets very red after drinking one glass of wine. One. So please don’t assume red face = alcoholic.

No one was calling you out personally.

[Anonymous]

+1 Big hard belly

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Puffy red face is a dead giveaway . Everytime I see a video of the head of the organization I work for, it’s clear as day to me he has a massive alcohol problem. Red, bloated face.

My face was red and puffy from a thyroid disorder, rosacea and sun damage. So it could be other things.

+1 I am on prednisone and have facial bloating, redness, sweating. I'm also Northern European and prone to rosacea

oh lord, prednisone is the devils drug. It will destroy your body taking it regularly.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Puffy red face is a dead giveaway . Everytime I see a video of the head of the organization I work for, it’s clear as day to me he has a massive alcohol problem. Red, bloated face.

My face was red and puffy from a thyroid disorder, rosacea and sun damage. So it could be other things.

+1 I am on prednisone and have facial bloating, redness, sweating. I'm also Northern European and prone to rosacea

oh lord, prednisone is the devils drug. It will destroy your body taking it regularly.

DP. You think we take it because we enjoy it? If I don't take it, my body will be "destroyed" more quickly.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Do people know anyone personally with these features?

Brett Kavanaugh