Unilateral facial flushing and hyperhidrosis in a 50-year-old woman

• Published in: Canadian Medical Association journal (CMAJ) Vol. 197; no. 19; pp. E536 - E537
• Main Authors: Li, Mao-lin, Li, Kun-yi, Wen, Lan
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Canada Elsevier Inc 19.05.2025; CMA Impact Inc; CMA Impact, Inc
• Subjects: Aged women; Botulinum toxin; Carotid arteries; Health aspects; Hyperhidrosis; Medical research; Medicine, Experimental; Neurology; Physiological aspects; Practice; Thyroid gland; Veins & arteries; Canada; China

A 50-year-old woman was presented to a neurology clinic with a 7-year history of recurrent left-sided facial flushing and hyperhidrosis triggered by exercise or hot baths, which resolved within 30-60 minutes of rest. She had no history of trauma and no menopausal symptoms. At rest, her physical exam...