Pruritus as a Symptom in Hyperthyroidism

    July 1968 in “ JAMA ”
    Benjamin Rothfeld
    TLDR Itching can be an early sign of hyperthyroidism.
    A 43-year-old woman experienced severe pruritus and significant hair loss, which led to the discovery of hyperthyroidism, indicated by an elevated serum protein bound iodine (PBI) level of 10.7 μg/100 cc. Additional symptoms included diminished heat tolerance, poor appetite, and weight loss. This case highlighted that pruritus, without visible skin disease, could be an initial symptom of hyperthyroidism.
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