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How Can Hypothyroidism And Dry Skin Be Managed?

I m suffering with hypothyroidism for almost ten years from now. Previously I was hyper condition. I m on thyroxine 150 mcg daily and my tsh, t3 and t4 levels are in range. Since two three months now, I m facing the problem of dryskin. My face skin become dry after bath and begins to flake. There is lot of dandruff in my scalp which occurs again and again. Anmuy solution please
Wed, 23 May 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Please note that TSH value should be maintained in mid of range given by lab. For dandruff , you should use ketoconazole shampoo. For dry skin you can use any moisturizer.

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How Can Hypothyroidism And Dry Skin Be Managed?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Please note that TSH value should be maintained in mid of range given by lab. For dandruff , you should use ketoconazole shampoo. For dry skin you can use any moisturizer. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.