Study on Autoimmune Thyroid Disorders in Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria at a Tertiary Care Central Rural Hospital in India

    May 2023 in “ Cureus ”
    Meghana Pendam, Bhushan Madke, Adarshlata Singh, Sugat Jawade
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    TLDR People with chronic hives should be tested for thyroid autoimmunity to manage their condition better.
    The study involved 40 participants and explored the link between autoimmune thyroid disorders and chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), a skin condition causing persistent hives. The researchers found a strong correlation between CSU and the presence of anti-thyroperoxidase (anti-TPO) antibodies, a marker of thyroid dysfunction. Despite this, thyroid hormone levels were normal in both the CSU and control groups. The severity of CSU varied among patients. The study concluded that early disease management, including screening for thyroid autoimmunity, is crucial in CSU patients to minimize long-term morbidity. Therefore, testing for anti-TPO antibodies and standard thyroid markers is recommended.
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