Hypothyroidism and skin problems

The main problem with dermatology in patients complaints about hypothyroidism and skin problems is the deterioration of the skin structure. Dry skin in a person who has fallen ill with hypothyroidism, becomes a yellowish shade and with any friction begins its peeling. The cosmetic products that are available in this case have only a temporary effect. The outline of the face changes, the puffiness develops, the "bags" under the eyes.

Skin problems in congenital hypothyroidism

Congenital hypothyroidism is the primary hypothyroidism. Its development occurs after thyroectomy, i.e. exposure to radioactive iodine, history of thyroiditis, various abnormalities of the thyroid gland, deficiency of iodine and other autoimmune diseases. Hypothyroidism can be caused by the absence of the thyroid gland - thyroid.

In the skin, glycosaminoglycans are delayed by physiological jaundice and caroteneemia. A characteristic cold, dry, pale skin with a yellowish tinge appears. Such changes occur as a result of a decrease in blood flow, anemia, sweating is also reduced. The child constantly observes the marbling of the skin - a mesh pattern that is formed by translucent vessels due to the fact that thermoregulation and hypothermia have been disturbed.

At the heart of the development of the disease, there is some definite degree of diminished thyroid function. With hypothyroidism of the thyroid gland, there is a significant slowdown in the processes of oxidation and basic metabolism. In the internal organs there is an accumulation in large quantities of mucinous substances. Accumulation of these substances contributes to the development of a kind of mucus edema - myxideide.

Mucous edema of skin

Mucus edema - myxedema, occurs as a result of the deposition of glycosaminoglycans in the skin. During hypothyroidism myxedema becomes generalized( this differs from local mucous edema during thyrotoxicosis).The skin acquires a puffiness, doughiness, pallor, puffiness;It does not leave a hole after being pressed. The changes are more noticeable on the face and eyelids.

Both in adult patients and in children, scaling and dry skin are more developed - as with xeroderma. Also, with hypothyroidism, the following diseases can occur: oily seborrhea, menstrual irregularity, common acne, hirsutism. Hypertrichosis in children can be seen on the hands, back, legs, but with timely treatment it passes.