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Suffering From Vitiligo. Taking Thyrox Medication. History Of Alopecia, Hypothyroid. Due To Medication?
i m taking thyrox75 since 7years.... im also having alopecia and other skin and nail problems scince then.... now i m also diagnosed with vitilago.... and it is spreading very fast...... could u pls help... whats the reason behind.... does my mediction which i m taking for hypo thyroid have any such kind of side effects??
Mon, 18 Feb 2013
hi,
welcome to hcm.
probably the hypothyroid medications are not the culprit.
but hypothyroid is sometimes autoimmune in nature.
in autoimmune hypothyroidism,vitiligo may be associated as cause for both of them is same.
dont worry.
consult a dermatologist.
he will give you proper care.
good luck.
welcome to hcm.
probably the hypothyroid medications are not the culprit.
but hypothyroid is sometimes autoimmune in nature.
in autoimmune hypothyroidism,vitiligo may be associated as cause for both of them is same.
dont worry.
consult a dermatologist.
he will give you proper care.
good luck.
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