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Can Hashimoto's Thyroiditis Cause Urticaria?
Question: I have hashimotos thyroiditis. For 2 years now whenever I get warm I start itching all over. My doctor says its thyriid histamines but he doesn't tell me how to fix it.
Brief Answer:
About itching and thyroid;
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for asking on HealthcareMagic.
People with Hashimoto’s are more likely to develop the skin condition chronic spontaneous urticaria, also known as chronic hives which is manifested by widespread, itchy and swollen skin rashes. These hives can be very distressful.
As you reported, you actually have no skin lesions, only itching.
If hypothyroidism is not resolved (still the TSH is high), it may cause dry skin that sometimes is itchy.
The treatment would consist in adjusting the dose of levothyroxine and use moisturizer for the dry skin.
Rarely antihistamines are needed ( loratadine).
But first the physician would exclude other internal diseases causing itching; liver disease, kidney failure, iron deficiency anemia, and cancers, including leukemia and lymphoma.
Hope the information will help.
Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta
About itching and thyroid;
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for asking on HealthcareMagic.
People with Hashimoto’s are more likely to develop the skin condition chronic spontaneous urticaria, also known as chronic hives which is manifested by widespread, itchy and swollen skin rashes. These hives can be very distressful.
As you reported, you actually have no skin lesions, only itching.
If hypothyroidism is not resolved (still the TSH is high), it may cause dry skin that sometimes is itchy.
The treatment would consist in adjusting the dose of levothyroxine and use moisturizer for the dry skin.
Rarely antihistamines are needed ( loratadine).
But first the physician would exclude other internal diseases causing itching; liver disease, kidney failure, iron deficiency anemia, and cancers, including leukemia and lymphoma.
Hope the information will help.
Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta
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