Dry Skin and Chapped Lips with Hypothyroidism

Before starting levothyroxine I had horrible chapped lips. As in, nothing would help the nonstop peeling. I still have dry skin despite the minor improvements and have dealt with dry scalp for nearly a year. Is this a symptom that’s very common with hypothyroidism, or should I assume that this is something different? Also, maybe some dry skin / scalp product recommendations?

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Noodlez

2y ago

I get a hardcore dry scalp too. Good meds really are what helps the most. It disappears for me when my dosage is correct.

Daylilydreamer

2y ago

To be blunt, it feels like everything is a symptom of hypothyroidism 😆

coolweirdo

2y ago

I have a hard time getting myself to moisturize daily. I started using in-shower water-activated lotion and I'm not saying it's super helpful for moisturizing but I will say I'm moisturizing now when I wasn't consistent before.

Amelia1998

2y ago

I use raw coconut oil on really dry spots, it seems to work pretty good. Especially if you use it right out of the shower or bath

wowwie

2y ago

yeahh i still have terribly dry skin. i try to moisturize everyday and i dont really use a specific shampoo for my dry scalp but i try to avoid any hair product with tea tree oil in it because that makes my skin super flakey

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