Did you know your skin, nails and hair can reveal signs of an over active thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism)? Hyperthyroidism is a condition where the thyroid gland produces excessive thyroid hormone, leading to symptoms like weight loss, rapid heartbeat, and nervousness. But did you know it can also impact the skin, nails, and hair? In this video we’re going to take a closer look at these skin and nail manifestations, what they look like, why they happen, and how they’re treated. Dr O'Donovan covers the following skin signs that could suggest an over active thyroid gland: - Pretibial myxedema - often seen in Graves disease. This condition most often affects the shins, leading to thickened, swollen, and waxy-looking patches that can be pink or purple in color - Thyroid acropachy, a condition that involves clubbing of the fingers and toes along with swelling of the hands and feet - Onycholysis, or “Plummer’s nails.” I - Half-and-half nails, or Lindsay’s nails. - Alopecia areata. Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system mistakenly attacks hair follicles, leading to patchy hair loss. - Pili annulati, or “ringed hair.” - Urticaria, commonly known as hives. - Jaundice is another, though less common, skin sign that can be seen in hyperthyroidism. In this case, jaundice (a yellowing of the skin) arises when the liver struggles to keep up with the increased metabolic demands caused by excessive thyroid hormone. For more skin signs associated with common health conditions why not check out the other videos on my channel? _______ Resources: Mayo Clinic information on hyperthyroidism: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hyperthyroidism/symptoms-causes/syc-20373659 NHS information on hyperthyroidism: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/overactive-thyroid-hyperthyroidism/ References: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10214500/ Video made on: 30 November 2024 Next review: 30 November 2027 ************************************************************************ Connect through: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@DrODonovan Instagram: @doctorodonovan Twitter: @doctorodonovan ************************************************************************* Disclaimer: The video is intended as an educational resource only. The information within this video or on this channel isn't designed to replace professional input, so if you have any medical issues please consult a medical provider. No professional relationship is being created by watching this video. Dr. O’Donovan cannot give any individual medical advice. All information should be verified for accuracy by the individual user. Dr O’Donovan accepts no responsibility for individual interpretation of data, although it is always accurate to the best of his knowledge at the time of the video being published. If you spot any mistakes please let me know so I can correct them :)