Articles — Hashimoto's thyroiditis

Vitiligo is a skin condition characterized by a loss of pigment in some areas of the skin. It can be limited to a certain area or more widespread. It is an autoimmune condition like Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and Graves’ disease. Even though patients with vitiligo have a genetic predisposition, environmental factors might be triggers or activating factors of the condition. Vitiligo affects roughly 1% of the population. Research has shown that patients suffering from vitiligo are more likely to have a concomitant autoimmune thyroid disease such as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis or Graves’ disease, as well as other autoimmune disorders including type I...

In women Lichen Sclerosus, which is an inflammatory immune system meditated skin condition affecting the genital area, is frequently associated with an autoimmune disease, particularly autoimmune thyroid disease. This condition affects mostly adult women, and is characterized by smooth or sometimes wrinkled white patches on the skin, vaginal pain and discomfort (especially during intercourse), itching, redness, and bleeding or tearing of the lesions. Children and adolescents are much less likely to suffer from this condition. Many women with this condition also have a strong family history of autoimmunity. Research has shown that most women suffering from Lichen Sclerosus have at...

An interesting connection exists between psoriasis, an autoimmune skin condition, and the occurrence of weight gain and metabolic syndrome. Psoriasis affects roughly 1-3% of the population and because it is an autoimmune condition, it is more common in patients suffering from Hashimoto’s thyroiditis or Graves’ disease. Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin condition that often affects the elbows and knees but can affect many other spots. It is a chronic condition that can be controlled by medications, but there is no cure for it. As for Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and many other autoimmune conditions, the immune system attacks the skin through inflammation...

Lactose intolerance is commonly found in people who suffer from Hashimoto's thyroiditis and Hypothyroidism. Lactose intolerance is to be distinguished from sensitivity to dairy, another very common issue in many thyroid patients. Lactose intolerance (which is the inability to break down lactose in the GI tract because of a deficiency of an enzyme) causes inflammation and an overgrowth of bacteria in the GI tract, resulting in an abnormal intestinal environment. The GI inflammation often results in malabsorption of nutrients and diarrhea. Significant improvement in symptoms of lactose intolerance occurs just 2 to 3 weeks after restricting intake of lactose in...