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Dermatologic aspects of thyroid disease.

Kenneth D Burman1, Lynn McKinley-Grant

  • 1Endocrine Section and Department of Medicine, Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC 20010, USA. kenneth.burman@medstar.net

Clinics in Dermatology
|July 11, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Thyroid disorders often cause skin issues. This review covers skin symptoms linked to Graves

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology and Endocrinology
  • Autoimmune Diseases
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Thyroid disorders are prevalent and frequently present with cutaneous manifestations.
  • Skin changes can be early indicators of underlying thyroid dysfunction or malignancy.
  • Understanding these associations aids in timely diagnosis and management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and highlight key dermatologic findings associated with Graves' disease.
  • To discuss skin manifestations related to hypothyroidism.
  • To examine potential skin changes linked to thyroid cancer and associated syndromes.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of dermatologic manifestations in thyroid disorders.
  • Synthesis of clinical findings from autoimmune thyroid diseases (Graves', Hashimoto's).
  • Analysis of skin associations with thyroid cancer and genetic syndromes.

Main Results:

  • Graves' disease can present with specific skin findings, such as pretibial myxedema.
  • Hypothyroidism is associated with dry skin, hair loss, and myxedema.
  • Thyroid cancer may manifest with cutaneous signs related to paraneoplastic syndromes or genetic predispositions.

Conclusions:

  • Dermatologic manifestations are common in thyroid disorders, including Graves' disease, hypothyroidism, and thyroid cancer.
  • Skin findings can stem from hormonal imbalances or associated immune system dysregulation.
  • Recognizing these dermatologic clues is crucial for comprehensive patient care in endocrinology and dermatology.

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