The human body possesses a limited ability to regenerate nerves after injury, enabling recovery of function and sensation, although sometimes resulting in disordered conditions.
Gustatory hyperhidrosis, or Frey's syndrome, occurs when nerve regrowth after parotid gland surgery misaligns the nerves that control saliva and those that regulate sweating.
In a reported case, a 76-year-old woman experienced profuse sweating on her face whenever she ate, showcasing the unusual effects of nerve regeneration.
Studies suggest up to 96% of patients who undergo parotidectomy may develop gustatory hyperhidrosis, though it typically manifests within 6 to 18 months.
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