Rough skin patches on face

[Mstiles]

Hello everyone,

I was diagnosed with mild to moderate Graves 2 months ago. I’ve been treated for 2 months with 10-15 mg of Methimazole and 25mg atenenol. My tests are in range now and I have no Graves symptoms except rough, dry patches on my cheeks, and chin. Also some muscle aches.

Isn’t dry skin a symptom of being hypo, not hyper? Have any of you experienced this and what did you use on your face for it. My endo doesn’t want to reduce the meds yet. Could I go hypo if I stay on the Methimazole?

[Zandy21]

Hi, I was diagnosed with Graves around three years ago and have had some issues with dry skin especially on my cheeks. I have always had pretty oily skin, and still do on my forehead and nose. I use coconut oil as moisturiser and it is amazing. Now I seem to have that velvety thing they talk about, without the scaliness.