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What do we know about Thyroid Psoriasis? We know that an overactive or under active thyroid (hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism) can cause psoriasis to start or to worsen the state of psoriasis. Here we will discuss what the thyroid gland is, a real-life example of thyroid-inflicted psoriasis, and what you can do about thyroid-inflicted psoriasis.
Thyroid Gland
The Thyroid gland is a large endocrine gland located in your throat, right below and behind your Adam's apple. This gland produces various hormones that regulate growth, metabolism, heart rate, body temperature, blood pressure, and more. Thyroid gland dysfunctions are known to affect psoriasis.
An enlarged thyroid can result from iodine deficiency or underproduction/overproduction of a thyroid hormone. The symptoms of an enlarged thyroid include: thyroid swelling and inflammation, larynx swelling, and visible swelling (lump) at the neck's front. Thyroid enlargement is typically noncancerous.
The Thyroid gland and pituitary gland also send the signals for the body to start the process of puberty. Thus, we can trace a possible interrelation between psoriasis, menstruation, and the thyroid gland (see menstruation and psoriasis).
Real-Life Example of Thyroid Psoriasis
Here is a real-life example. Something that seemed like a sore throat caused one person's psoriasis to spread all over their body, covering them literally from head to toe. Their face was also affected. Whatever they tried, nothing helped.
They finally visited an endocrinologist who examined them and did a blood workup and hormone tests. Their "sore throat" turned out to be a much weightier issue - an enlarged thyroid (aka goiter, goitre, or bronchocele). Their doctor started to treat them using medications that treat thyroid hormones. They were also treated with dietary iodine.
Merely 1 week after the start of treatment, the plaques started to disappear and kept disappearing throughout the 2 months of treatment. 3 months after the treatment started, the plaques were all gone and didn't come back. This sufferer (or shall I say: this ex-sufferer) smokes, they drink alcohol, and don't diet.
What Can You Do About Thyroid Psoriasis?
1. Observe your thyroid gland and try to determine whether it's enlarged.
2. Visit an endocrinologist for a thorough exam and blood/hormone tests.
3. Some people may find out that their thyroid is normal and there's nothing to treat in this regard, once they visit their doctor. In this case, try to locate any other organ that could be malfunctioning in your body. Treating this organ may help you treat your psoriasis.
Remember, psoriasis is typically merely a consequence. The root cause of psoriasis can be any organ that has to be treated.
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