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Skin problems associated with thyroid disease

Overactivity and underactivity of the thyroid gland may result in alterations in skin, hair or the nails. This may be as a result of the abnormal level of thyroid hormone, or a consequence of an underlying condition.

DermNet NZ has divided these conditions into two topics:

• Hypothyroidism (too little thyroid hormone)
• Hyperthyroidism (too much thyroid hormone)

Euthyroid refers to a normal amount of thyroid hormone.

 

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