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What Causes Yellow Skin Discoloration After Radioactive Iodine Treatment For Hyperthyroidism?

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Posted on Fri, 10 Oct 2014
Question: I had Radioactive Iodine treatment for Hyperthyroid and now appear to have a yellow tinge to my very fair skin. Is that a result of the XXXXXXX treatment?
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Answered by Dr. Binu Parameswaran Pillai (14 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Could be due to hypothyroidism

Detailed Answer:
Good day,
Noted your question.
How long ago was the radio active iodine treatment?
If it was more than 6 weeks ago, there is a fair chance that you have developed hypothyroidism. This can cause the yellow tnge to your skin. It is worth checking a TSH and Free T4.
Regards
Binu
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Dr. Binu Parameswaran Pillai

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What Causes Yellow Skin Discoloration After Radioactive Iodine Treatment For Hyperthyroidism?

Brief Answer: Could be due to hypothyroidism Detailed Answer: Good day, Noted your question. How long ago was the radio active iodine treatment? If it was more than 6 weeks ago, there is a fair chance that you have developed hypothyroidism. This can cause the yellow tnge to your skin. It is worth checking a TSH and Free T4. Regards Binu