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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is pretibial myxoedema?
Pretibial myxedema is waxy discoloration and induration of skin of the anterior part of the lower legs. It is usually caused due to 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 control of thyroid hormones levels in the blood. Anti-inflammatory medication can provide some symptomatic relief.
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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, MD (Endocrinology)
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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