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Thyroid Disease : Can Thyroid Problems Cause Itching?

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Uploaded by on Jul 8, 2009

An under-active thyroid can cause the skin to dry out, which often results in itching, especially in the winter or cold seasons. Learn about using moisturizing cream to counteract itching that's associated with an under-active thyroid with help from a physician in this free video on thyroid problems.

Expert: David Cathcart
Bio: Dr. David Cathcart has been a physician at Heartland Regional Medical Center in St. Joseph, Mo. for over 20 years. He operates the occupational medicine clinic.
Filmmaker: Johnny Cathcart

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  • You look like Neil Young. I have been taking thyroid hormone for 6 years. I still get the dry skin. I suppose it has something to do with living in New Mexico.

  • Hey Doctor , hello from the UK

    I have always tried to tell my GP (doctor) that my skin tends to , well just behond itch from my eye brows , ears , arms , inner thighs . @Yes I checked for crabs @

    Is it a nerve thing ? I am taking theryorixine 120 mg a day

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