What is the expected moisture and texture of the skin of a patient with hypothyroidism?
You are beginning the examination of the skin on a 25-year-old teacher. You have previously elicited that she came to the office for evaluation of fatigue, weight gain, and hair loss. You strongly suspect that she has hypothyroidism.
A) Moist and smooth
B) Moist and rough
C) Dry and smooth
D) Dry and rough
D) Dry and rough
A patient with hypothyroidism is expected to have skin that is dry as well as rough. This is a good example of how the skin can give clues to systemic diseases.
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