TLDR Most people with hypothyroidism have skin problems like dry skin and hair loss.
In the clinical study conducted on 100 patients with hypothyroidism, 63% exhibited skin manifestations. The most common skin changes observed were xerosis (acquired ichthyosis) and diffuse hair loss (telogen effluvium), affecting 38.09% and 34.8% of patients, respectively. Other frequent skin conditions included melasma (14.28%), chronic urticaria (14.28%), and generalized pruritus (11.1%). Less common associated disorders were alopecia areata (6.34%), vitiligo (4.76%), lichen planus (3.17%), and xanthelasma palpebrarum (1.58%). The study concluded that recognizing these skin manifestations can aid in the early detection of an underlying hypothyroid condition.
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January 2006 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” The document's conclusion cannot be provided because the content is not accessible.
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January 2014 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” The guide explains how to identify and treat children's hair loss, including fungal infections, autoimmune disorders, hairstyle changes, self-correcting conditions, and behavioral therapy for hair-pulling.
December 2016 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” Skin problems are common in thyroid disorders, with dry skin in hypothyroidism and warm, soft skin in hyperthyroidism.
January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” The document explains various skin conditions and their treatments.
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July 1988 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hormone imbalances can cause specific skin changes, which may help in early detection of endocrine disorders.
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January 2015 in “Türk Patoloji Dergisi” Hormone imbalances from endocrine diseases can cause various skin conditions that help diagnose and treat these diseases early.
