What are the symptoms of generalized myxedema?

Symptoms of GENERALIZED MYXEDEMA are: (1) Hair loss

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Dr. Hamasaki graduated from the Hiroshima University School of Medicine and the Graduate School of Medicine, Jichi Medical University. He completed his residency at the Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, National Center for Global Health and Medicine Hospital and the Department of Internal Medicine, Kohnodai Hospital, National Center for Global Health and Medicine. He has served in the National Center for Global Health and Medicine Hospital and Kohnodai Hospital and joined Hamasaki Clinic in April 2017. Dr. Hamasaki specializes in diabetes and treats a wide range of internal medicine and endocrine disorders.

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Before the hair loss, the scalp was itchy
Receding hairline
No new hair growth
Scalp itch or discomfort, followed by hair falling out
Front part of the hairline is moving back
Itchy scalp before the hair started to fall
Forehead hair line gradually receding

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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022

What is generalized myxedema?

Generalized myxedema involves dry, waxy, swollen, and pale/yellowish skin. It occurs when there is severe hypothyroidism, which is very low levels of thyroid hormone in the bloodstream. If untreated, serious complications of hypothyroidism can occur, including myxedema coma (loss of brain function due to severe, long-standing hypothyroidism). This condition is most common among women aged 30 to 60.

Symptoms of generalized myxedema

Hair loss

Questions your doctor may ask to check for generalized myxedema

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose generalized myxedema

Have you felt that you are losing more hair recently?

Treatment for generalized myxedema

Treatment is the same as for hypothyroidism, with appropriate supplementation of thyroid hormones. Even severe generalized myxedema can improve dramatically with this treatment.