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Hypothyroidism and skin issues

Posted: Apr 9, 2011

I have hypothyroidism, but not taking any medications. Part of my problem is my face and skin. Under my eyes is always flaky (like psoriasis) and I've got pimples that are breaking out all over my face, but they are not like the pimples of my youth (without getting gross about how I used to get rid of them), now when I try to pop them nothing happens and they get bigger and redder and they hurt. The skin on my face is normal but my forehead is normal to oily and the areas around my mouth and chin are dry/flaky and my eyebrows are flaky and looks like I have dandruff in my eyebrows. I wash with Aveeno and use the moisturizer. Everything looks nice for about 20 or 30 minutes and then it's back like before. I don't wear makeup so not getting clogged up. Does anyone have similar issues and what do you do (use). I've been reading about epsom salts for skin care. Does anyone use epsom salts for skin care and if so how does it do. Looking for something that I can finally get a good balance on my skin. I'm turning 51 in a couple weeks and just feeling like I look well past my age. I would just like to have nice clear smooth skin. Hope this makes sense. It's late and was just getting ready to shut down. Look forward to anyone's replies.

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hypothyroidism - mb

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I have had hypothyroidism since I was a teen. May I ask why you don't take medication? It is most important you take medication for this condition, it will make you feel so much better emotionally and physically. I take brand-name Synthroid and it costs me $25 a month. I don't take the generic but there is one available and it costs much less.

I'm a year older than you and have much the same skin problems. My doctor told me I have rosacea. I went thru a period where my Synthroid was the wrong dose and it got worse and now I have my medication in balance and the painful lumps are gone, but my face still gets red a lot.

But please, please, get yourself to a doctor and get some thyroid medication. Believe me it'll change your whole outlook for the better!

Hypothyroidism - Justme

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Please, please do as mb suggested and get some medication. I have had hypothyroidism for 10+ years. I take the generic, levothyroxine, and it costs me $5 for a 90-day supply through my insurance. I went for years undiagnosed, I think, and was truly amazed at how much better I felt once I got on the medication. Trust us on this! Get thee to a doctor!!

thanks mb & Justine - just me

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Taking medications for me is a personal issue. I have been taking vitamins for underactive thyroid, but I just won't take prescription medications. It's just me and I won't do it. My other issues is what I'm trying to deal with right now. Thanks for your replies.

Vitamins won't help your thyroid.....sm - mb

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I understand your reluctance to take prescription medications. Synthroid is a synthetic hormone and it has no side effects, its sole purpose is to restore the thyroid hormone your body lacks.

Please google "myxedema coma" and you will learn the worst outcome of untreated hypothyroidism. We don't want this to happen to you!

Thanks, that website really helped - just me - sm

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There was good information, which I find I have all the symptoms except two. I will go back to the doc and get blood tests and medication. Also good to know about Synthroid. It will give me more options to look at.

Thanks for posting. Now I've still got to figure out until all that happens what I can do for my skin so I don't look "diseased" when I go out.

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