HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Treatment For Hirsutism And Brittle Nails

Hi
I'm female and generally have hair everywhere that would be acceptable for a man.

Meaning my upper lip, chin, navel, anus & lower back. I suspect this could be a thyroid issue but I'm not sure and I don't know what to say to my doctor.

I also suffer with very brittle nails (they peel off in layers from the top) and my lips peel, from the inside...the problem worsens at random times.

Please let me know any suggestions.

Thanks
Tue, 20 Jan 2015
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello there,
A history of excessive hair alongwith brittle nails may indicate a thyroid anomaly. You can get a thyroid profile done(T3,T4,TSH) done . That should pick up any change and then you can go to a doctor with evidence. If that is not it hirsutism can also be due to some steroid hormone changes but we would do that only after ruling thyroid out.

Hope this helps,
Please feel free to address any further clarifications ,
Dr Arun A
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Treatment For Hirsutism And Brittle Nails

Hello there, A history of excessive hair alongwith brittle nails may indicate a thyroid anomaly. You can get a thyroid profile done(T3,T4,TSH) done . That should pick up any change and then you can go to a doctor with evidence. If that is not it hirsutism can also be due to some steroid hormone changes but we would do that only after ruling thyroid out. Hope this helps, Please feel free to address any further clarifications , Dr Arun A