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Does Interferon Affects Thyroid And Causes Dent On Head?

i have finished hep c treatment 6 mnts ago interferon riberfinn vicctrellis and a month ago i woke up and was combing my hair and found a huge dent its tender but dosent hurt that much i have fissure tongue and yeast problem with my tongue before that . can the interferon screw up my thyroid and do this to my head
Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hello,

Good day.
Yes, Interferon can cause thyroid hormone disturbances. However, it is important to examine the lesion in head before we can comment further. As it is tender, I strongly suggest you to meet your GP who can examine you further and advice investigations. Did you check your Thyroid hormone levels?
Regards
Binu
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Does Interferon Affects Thyroid And Causes Dent On Head?

Hello, Good day. Yes, Interferon can cause thyroid hormone disturbances. However, it is important to examine the lesion in head before we can comment further. As it is tender, I strongly suggest you to meet your GP who can examine you further and advice investigations. Did you check your Thyroid hormone levels? Regards Binu