TABLE 1.
| Sign | Thyroid dysfunction |
|---|---|
| Dryness | Mostly hypothyroidism |
| Hyperhidrosis | Hyperthyroidism |
| Dry and/or brittle hair | Hypothyroidism |
| Hair loss | Hypo- or hyperthyroidism |
| Yellow skin tint | Hypothyroidism |
| Pruritus | Hypo- or hyperthyroidism |
| Impaired wound healing | Hypothyroidism |
| Frontal fibrosing alopecia | More frequently associated with thyroid disorders |
| Effluvium | Hypo- and hyperthyroidism |
| Alopecia areata | Hyperthyroidism |
| Brittle nails | Hypo- and hyperthyroidism |
| Palmoplantar erythema | Hyperthyroidism |
| Hyperpigmentation | Hyperthyroidism |
| Vitiligo | Graves’ disease |
| Myxedema | Hypothyroidism |