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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022

What is pretibial myxoedema?

Pretibial myxedema is a waxy discoloration and hardening of the skin on the front part of the lower legs. It is usually caused by thyroid disease.

Symptoms of pretibial myxoedema

  • Lumps under the skin

  • Excessive hair growth on the body

  • Skin redness or red bumpy rashes

Questions your doctor may ask to check for pretibial myxoedema

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose pretibial myxoedema

  • Do you feel a lump/lumps under your skin?

  • Have you felt that your body hair has grown thicker recently?

  • Do you have red skin or red spots on the skin?

Treatment for pretibial myxoedema

Treatment of pretibial myxedema involves controlling thyroid hormone levels in the blood. Anti-inflammatory medication can provide some symptom relief.

View the symptoms of Pretibial myxoedema

  • Lumps under the skin

  • Hirsutism

  • Red skin

References

  • Chen CT, Lin JC. Elephantiasic pretibial myxoedema. Indian J Med Res. 2013 Mar;137(3):568. PMID: 23640567; PMCID: PMC3705669.

    https://journals.lww.com/ijmr/pages/default.aspx

  • Stewart G, Kinmonth JB, Browse NL. Pretibial myxoedema. Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 1984 Nov;66(6):391-5. PMID: 6508157; PMCID: PMC2494472.

    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2494472/

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Hidetaka Hamasaki

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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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