When I've been drinking a lot, I always wake up with an awful red face. In the rare event that I stop drinking for a week or so, it gradually gets better. Sometimes when I have an important commitment, I'll try to abstain a few days before, just to reduce the redness.
I've been going a little overboard with with drinking lately, and found this thread when I googled "red face alcohol." I've seen the forum before, but just signed up today because I know my problems are deeper than just a red face and I want to do something about it.