Moist skin with fine hair, prominent eyes, lid retraction, and a staring expression are characteris-tics associated with:
a. Cushing syndrome.
b. Graves disease.
c. myxedema.
d. systemic lupus erythematosus.
B
Skin problems, along with changes in hair, protruding eyes, and a glazed look, are symptoms as-sociated with Graves disease or hyperthyroidism. Myxedema is a condition of hypothyroidism. Cushing syndrome is characterized by plump skin around the face, and lupus usually presents with a rash around the face.
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