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Will Thyroid Medicines Cause Dry Skin?
I have very dry skin on my legs and have recently noticed freckle like skin on my thighs. I also have these weird skin growths on my legs and feet. They are slightly raised and sometimes I can peel them off. What is this? I have slow thyroid and take medication, so my thoughts are that I have very dry skin which has something to do with that. Can you tell me what this might be?
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
The dry skin can be related to hypothyroidism.
The dryness of hypothyroid skin results from decreased eccrine gland secretion.
I suggest to check the thyroid hormone levels for further evaluation.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
The dry skin can be related to hypothyroidism.
The dryness of hypothyroid skin results from decreased eccrine gland secretion.
I suggest to check the thyroid hormone levels for further evaluation.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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