In zootomy and dermatology, skin is an organ of the integumentary system made up of a layer of tissues that guard underlying muscles and organs. As the interface with the surroundings, it plays the most important role in protecting against pathogens. Its other main functions are insulation and temperature regulation, sensation and vitamin D and B synthesis. Skin is considered one of the most important parts of the body.
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Skin Disorders :: Conditions and Diseases

Common Hyperpigmentation Disorders in Adults - Describes how symptoms may indicate the presence of hyperthyroidism, Addison's disease, or diabetes-related disorders.
Pretibial Myxedema - Describes the localized lesions of the skin resulting from the deposition of hyaluronic acid, most often associated with Graves'. From eMedicine.
Meta Description: [ Pretibial Myxedema - Pretibial myxedema (PTM) or, more appropriately, thyroid dermopathy is a term used to describe localized lesions of the skin resulting from the deposition of hyaluronic acid, usually as a component of thyroid disease. Although the condition is most often confined to the preti... ]
Pruritus an important symptom of internal diseases - In depth article describes itching that can be associated with hyperthyroidism, mixoedema, and hyperparathyroidism.
Relevance of Thyroiditis and of Other Autoimmune Diseases in Children with Vitiligo - Study examines paediatric patients with this particular skin condition. From Karger Publishers.
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Skin problems associated with thyroid disease - Authoritative facts about the skin from the New Zealand Dermatological Society.
Meta Description: [ Thyroid disease and the skin. pretibial myxoedema. Authoritative facts about the skin from the New Zealand Dermatological Society. ]
Thyroid Disease and the Skin - Features common problems and changes associated with hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.
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