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 ...

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 ...

Myxedema coma is a severe—but rare—manifestation of hypothyroidism that is considered a medical emergency. It is caused by a significant slowing of function within the body. Symptoms often include a ...

Medically reviewed by Katlein Franca, MD Skin, hair, and nail changes such as a thyroid rash are common with thyroid disease. These changes can be due to hormonal imbalances caused by thyroid disease.