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Could Itching Skin/red Patches Around Ears/neck/thighs Be Due To Low Thyroid?

My skin is very itchy and I'm getting dry, red patches on and around my ears, neck, nipples, and now upper chest and thighs. I had a borderline low thyroid reading at my check up in January, and am going back next week for a follow up test to determine treatment, if any. Could this skin issue be a result of the low thyroid?

posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hi

Hypothyroidism can lead to dry skin and itching, but it is usually in severe forms of hypothyroidism.

So I suggest you to see a dermatologist also for your skin problem.

Hope it helps...
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Could Itching Skin/red Patches Around Ears/neck/thighs Be Due To Low Thyroid?

Hi Hypothyroidism can lead to dry skin and itching, but it is usually in severe forms of hypothyroidism. So I suggest you to see a dermatologist also for your skin problem. Hope it helps...