Abstract

Periodic facial erythema is associated with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), an abnormal response of the autonomic nervous system. This syndrome of orthostatic intolerance is characterized by tachycardia in the absence of orthostatic hypotension, light-headedness, palpitations, and rarely facial erythema. Resolution of symptoms occurs with recumbence. Here we present a case of periodic facial erythema secondary to POTS.

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