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- Lichen amyloidosis is linked to damage from chronic scratching and may be associated with autoimmune diseases like thyroid issues.
- Dermatological symptoms from uncontrolled thyroid diseases, such as hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, are well-documented.
- A unique case is presented of a 63-year-old patient experiencing both myxedema and lichen amyloidosis due to uncontrolled hypothyroidism following treatment for Graves disease.
Article Abstract
Lichen amyloidosis is believed to be caused by damage to keratinocytes, often by chronic scratching. It has also been associated with autoimmune conditions, including thyroid disease. Dermatologic manifestations of poorly controlled thyroid disease are well described within the medical literature, within both hypothyroid and hyperthyroid states. Myxedema is a rare complication of Graves disease. We report a unique case of concurrent myxedema and lichen amyloidosis in a 63-year-old patient with uncontrolled hypothyroidism in the setting of post-ablative Graves disease.
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