TLDR Thyroid disease can cause skin and hair changes, treatable with levothyroxine.
This document described a case of a 58-year-old male with primary hypothyroidism presenting with significant dermatological symptoms, including nail dystrophy, yellowish skin, xeroderma, and periorbital edema. The study highlighted the role of thyroid hormones in skin health, noting that receptors for these hormones are present in various skin cells. The patient was treated with levothyroxine, resulting in significant improvement of symptoms within one month. The report emphasized the importance of recognizing cutaneous manifestations as indicators of thyroid disease and the role of dermatologists in diagnosing systemic conditions.
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October 2012 in “Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity” Thyroid hormones are important for skin health and might help treat skin diseases, but more research is needed to understand their effects fully.
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July 2011 in “Dermato-endocrinology” Thyroid hormone affects skin health, with too little causing rough, pale skin and too much leading to smooth, thin skin, and may also impact wound healing and skin conditions.
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April 2000 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Thyroid hormone receptor β1 is found in human hair follicles and helps them survive.
May 2023 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Thyroid disease can cause skin, hair, and nail problems, and treating the thyroid condition often improves these symptoms.
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February 2023 in “Journal of Personalized Medicine” Type 1 diabetes often occurs with other autoimmune diseases, and personalized treatment based on genetics can improve outcomes.
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February 2008 in “Basic and clinical dermatology” Telogen Effluvium is a hair loss condition where treatment involves identifying and managing its triggers.
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July 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” Topical L-thyroxine may help with wound healing and hair growth but should be used short-term due to potential risks.
January 2008 in “Springer eBooks” Thyroid disease can cause hair loss and treating thyroid problems might help with hair disorders.
