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Thyroid Skin

 
 

Common Hyperpigmentation Disorders in Adults
Describes how symptoms may indicate the presence of hyperthyroidism, Addison's disease, or diabetes-related disorders. [PDF]

Pretibial Myxedema
Describes the localized lesions of the skin resulting from the deposition of hyaluronic acid, most often associated with Graves'. From eMedicine.

Pruritus an important symptom of internal diseases
In depth article describes itching that can be associated with hyperthyroidism, mixoedema, and hyperparathyroidism.

Skin problems associated with thyroid disease
Authoritative facts about the skin from the New Zealand Dermatological Society.

Thyroid Disease and the Skin
Features common problems and changes associated with hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.

Relevance of Thyroiditis and of Other Autoimmune Diseases in Children with Vitiligo
Study examines paediatric patients with this particular skin condition. From Karger Publishers. (August, 2004)

Association between chronic urticaria and thyroid autoimmunity: a prospective study involving 99 patients
Study suggests tests to detect thyroid autoantibodies are relevant in patients with hives. From Entrez PubMed. (July, 2003)

Effect of thyroid hormone deficiency on proteoglycan synthesis by human skin fibroblast cultures
Discusses hyaluronic acid and its effects on the tissues. From Entrez PubMed. (January 1, 1988)


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Type-2 diabetes affects nearly 17 million Americans and is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States.
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