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What Are The Reasons For Getting Red Streaks On Legs After Scratching Of A Hypothyroid Person?
My daughter is 24 and is on synthroid for hypothyroidism and lately when she scratches her leg she get red streaks on her legs. She doesn t scratch hard and I m worried about it. They seem to leave bruising in that area to when the redness goes away.
Wed, 22 Jan 2014
Hi,
I can understand your concern for getting red streaks on legs after scratching in your daughter.
It is quite a common phenomenon in hypothyroid person to get dryness and sensitivity of skin due to low thyroid level.
The only precaution you must follow is not to touch, pinch pop or squeeze any of them other wise it can get infected and can cause complications.
You can apply a bland moisturizing cream for mutiple times. You can additionally take antihistamine benadryl or loratadine by mouth.
Do not worry none of her symptoms are indicative of any type of serious problem.
Take care
I can understand your concern for getting red streaks on legs after scratching in your daughter.
It is quite a common phenomenon in hypothyroid person to get dryness and sensitivity of skin due to low thyroid level.
The only precaution you must follow is not to touch, pinch pop or squeeze any of them other wise it can get infected and can cause complications.
You can apply a bland moisturizing cream for mutiple times. You can additionally take antihistamine benadryl or loratadine by mouth.
Do not worry none of her symptoms are indicative of any type of serious problem.
Take care
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