Hormonal disorders: skin manifestations of pathologies
Part 1: Thyroid and Adrenal Hormones
Pathologies of various organs and systems of the human body affect the condition of the skin. Therefore, a dermatocosmetologist must learn and skillfully recognize specific markers in order not to harm the patient with cosmetology interventions and to refer him to the appropriate specialist in a timely manner.
Thyroid gland pathology is one of the most common endocrinopathy in our region. The thyroid gland produces the hormone thyroxine (T4), which is converted in the liver into the more active metabolite triiodothyronine (T3).
In addition, triiodothyronine provides blood flow to internal organs, stimulates mitochondria, provides cells with energy, dissolves cholesterol and fats, and activates the brain, increasing productivity and quick thinking. Endocrine pathology of the thyroid gland manifests itself in hypofunction (a state of hypothyroidism) and hyperfunction (a state of hyperthyroidism).
Hypothyroidism develops in case of a lack of thyroid hormones and is characterized by the accumulation of hydrophilic glycosaminoglycans in the skin. This leads to a tightening and thickening of the skin, coarsening of facial features - a condition known as myxedema (mucous swelling). Congenital hypothyroidism, accompanied by a delay in physical and mental development, is called cretinism. Women suffer from hypothyroidism 10 times more often than men!
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