It still occurs in up to 4% of cases. The pretibial myxedema rash, also known as thyroid dermopathy, usually develops on the shins and the tops of the feet. It can occur with autoimmune thyroid ...

The thyroid gland primarily secretes two hormones, thyroxine and triiodothyronine, commonly known as T4 and T3.

However, this has not yet been confirmed, or established in man. A case of myxedema after prolonged iodide ingestion is reported in detail. The relevant literature is reviewed. It is believed that ...