RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Methanol-induced parkinsonism and cerebral vasculopathy due to perfume inhalation JF BMJ Neurology Open JO BMJ Neurol Open FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd SP e000221 DO 10.1136/bmjno-2021-000221 VO 4 IS 1 A1 Walaa B Mohammed A1 Salma Tarabzouni A1 Saeed Bohlega YR 2022 UL http://neurologyopen.bmj.com/content/4/1/e000221.abstract AB Background Methanol (methyl alcohol) is a form of toxic alcohol that is found in illicit alcohol as well as household products such as solvents and paint removers. The most common cause of methanol poisoning is through ingestion of adulterated alcohol; however, other routes of poisoning may also occur including cutaneous exposure and, rarely, inhalation.Methods/results We are reporting a case of a young woman with vision loss, parkinsonism and widespread cerebral artery spasms due to methanol inhalation from domestically made perfume.Conclusion Our case highlights the increased need for awareness on the part of the public and health authorities with regard to the manufacturing and use of homemade perfumes produced with poorly processed alcohol having a high methyl alcohol content.Data sharing not applicable as no datasets were generated and/or analysed for this study.