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Abstract
The skin characteristics associated with thyroid hormone are classic. The name "myxedema" refers to the associated skin condition caused by increased glycosaminoglycan deposition in the skin. Generalized myxedema is still the classic cutaneous sign of hypothyroidism. It is caused by deposition of dermal acid mucopolysaccharides, notably hyaluronic acid. Despite its appearance, the skin does not pit with pressure.Entities:
Keywords: cutaneous; dermis; epidermis; skin; thyroid hormone
Year: 2011 PMID: 22110782 PMCID: PMC3219173 DOI: 10.4161/derm.3.3.17027
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Dermatoendocrinol ISSN: 1938-1972