DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Thyroid insufficiency with thyroid hormone deficiency in the target organs. S.u. Thyroid gland diseases, skin changes.
Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.
- Skin lesions: Pale yellow, cold, scaly skin, livedo reticularis, brittle nails, brittle hair; hypertrichosis of the back, shoulders and extremities due to prolongation of the anagen phase. Reversible after substitution of thyroid hormones. Diffuse myxoedema and circumscribed myxoedema (Jadassohn and Dossekker).
- Extracutaneous manifestations: lack of drive, lack of concentration, sensitivity to cold, constipation, loss of libido.
TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.
Substitution with thyroid hormone in cooperation with the internist.
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