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Is Psoriasis Linked With Hypothyroidism?
I am being followed for a thyroid nodule with not treatment yet, but have been having skin changes. I started with thick dry callouses on my feet, now I have dry fingertips that crack and bleed at times and now have developed psoriasis on my left elbow...are these skin changes associated with hypothyroidism?
Mon, 25 Aug 2014
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Psoriasis is not related to hypothyroidism. However, hypothyroidism could cause severe dryness of the skin. The callosities which you are having may be related to that.
Please treat your thyroid nodule promptly.
You could use a soap free cleanser like cetaphil for bathing. Use a moisturizer containing colloidal oatmeal like Aveeno. Apply it immediately after bath and repeat it often.
Hope this helps you.
Take care.
Welcome to healthcare magic.
Psoriasis is not related to hypothyroidism. However, hypothyroidism could cause severe dryness of the skin. The callosities which you are having may be related to that.
Please treat your thyroid nodule promptly.
You could use a soap free cleanser like cetaphil for bathing. Use a moisturizer containing colloidal oatmeal like Aveeno. Apply it immediately after bath and repeat it often.
Hope this helps you.
Take care.
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