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What Causes Thick Scaly Patches On Lower Legs And Back While Using Levothyroxine?
I have been taking levothyroxine for about four months now and have developed thick scaly patches on my lower legs and back. I also have small pustules on my scalp. Is the levothyroxine causing this? BTW I am also allergic to sulfa drugs. Is there a connection?
Mon, 18 Apr 2016
Hello dear Greetings
Regarding your symptoms of scaly patches on the leg and the back of your body following usage of levothyroxine I am suggesting you have developed a hypersensitivity skin reaction from the drug and this is one of the side effects of those using levothyroxine
In view of this please see a dermatologist specialist for further expect clinical assessment and adequate drug prescription I hope this helps
Regarding your symptoms of scaly patches on the leg and the back of your body following usage of levothyroxine I am suggesting you have developed a hypersensitivity skin reaction from the drug and this is one of the side effects of those using levothyroxine
In view of this please see a dermatologist specialist for further expect clinical assessment and adequate drug prescription I hope this helps
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