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Skin problems associated with thyroid disease. Created 1998. Overactivity and underactivity of the thyroid gland may result in alterations in skin, hair or the nails. This may be as a result of the abnormal level of thyroid hormone, or a consequence of an underlying condition.
Up to 85% of patients with SLE have skin involvement. 13 Common skin findings include malar rash (pictured), photosensitivity, discoid rash, and oral ulcers. Patients might also have alopecia and other symptoms commonly observed in patients with thyroid disorders.
Thyroid disease: A checklist of skin, hair, and nail changes. Although your thyroid gland sits deep in your neck, your dermatologist may be the first doctor to notice signs of thyroid disease. That’s because many signs and symptoms of thyroid disease develop on the skin, hair, and nails.
6 paź 2023 · Some common skin issues associated with thyroid disease include dry, itchy, and flaky skin, hair loss, and changes in skin texture. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, it is important to seek medical attention to determine if they are related to thyroid disease.
11 maj 2023 · Thyroid hormone receptors have been found in skin fibroblasts, sebaceous glands, smooth muscle cells, and Schwann cells, and many other thyroid hormone responsive genes have been found in the skin. T3 has been shown to stimulate growth of both epidermal keratinocytes and dermal fibroblasts.
12 maj 2023 · Multiple skin diseases are associated with thyroid hormone dysregulation. However, other striking dermatologic manifestations are seen in nails and hair as well.
12 maj 2023 · Cutaneous manifestations of thyroid disease is one of the first notable signs of thyroid hormone dysregulation. This article reviews the recent updates on the thyroid and skin interplay, and it further discusses overt visible findings and various available treatment modalities.
