Study of Cutaneous Manifestations in Thyroid Disorders

The study conducted over 18 months at a tertiary care center included 90 patients with thyroid disorders, revealing that these conditions are more prevalent in females and vary by age group, with hypothyroidism being most common in the 31-40 year age group and hyperthyroidism in the 21-30 year age group. Hypothyroid patients often had symptoms like weight gain and dry skin, with cutaneous findings such as xerosis, palmoplantar keratoderma, and diffuse non-scarring alopecia, while hyperthyroid patients experienced heat intolerance, increased sweating, and had skin that was warm and soft. Nail changes were also noted in both groups. The study highlighted the importance of recognizing skin manifestations in diagnosing and managing thyroid disorders, as 81 patients (90%) had hypothyroidism and 9 (10%) had hyperthyroidism.