Is this thyroid related?

[PurpleNel]

I am starting to learn that thyroid problems are linked with all kinds of other things

and was just wondering if this blotchiness I get on my palms has a thyroid connection.

I started getting this around the time that I noticed a lump in my throat for the first time ie 2 years ago.

Am attaching a pic but not sure how well you will see it from that. It is a lot more marked than it appears in the photo and is most marked on the palm's outer edge and the base of the thumb. It isn't painful, sore or itchy.

Does anyone know what this is?

[Lalatoot]

Ouch. I'd show a pharmacist.

[PurpleNel in reply to Lalatoot]

That's a good idea - they often know more than doctors (although that isn't hard.....eeek when did THAT cynicism arrive). It doesn't hurt at all though.

[Lalatoot in reply to PurpleNel]

Yes pharmacists are always a good start. Hopefully they will have a cream that works.I think that cynicism against medical profession is a thyroid symptom however. I'm surprised that it doesn't appear on any of the thyroid symptom lists 😂

[PurpleNel in reply to Lalatoot]

😂Don't think this a cream kinda thing (although what do i know). It is a blotchiness under the surface of the skin without pain or itchiness.

[helvella Administrator]

When members ask about skin issues, I often post a link to DermNet:

dermnetnz.org/

The site has a huge number of photographs which might help in narrowing down the possibilities.

Just to warn, all too many skin issues cannot be identified with certainty just from photographs. They might need a biopsy, or examination under a microscope. Be careful not to make assumptions.

[PurpleNel in reply to helvella]

Thanks Helvella. It doesn't bother me at all so not an issue in itself. I was just curious to know if it had any connection to thyroid as so much else seems to have.

[helvella Administrator in reply to PurpleNel]

I know what you mean. I have an odd little lump - has been on my hand for at least thirty years. And I simply cannot decide what it is! It does increase and reduce over the weeks/months/years. No real problems except extremely minor annoyance.

[fibrolinda]

I would post a pic and say snap but no brain to figure out how. Both hands have looked like that for... Gosh 21 years at least. Pointed out to me by a Osteopath who said it was a sign of Raynauds. Never followed it up as do have raynauds so just was oh right, never knew that. Always there in fat pad to wrist from little finger, sometimes fainter but usually bright red.

[PurpleNel in reply to fibrolinda]

Aha! Someone else who has it. Was beginning to think it was some personal strangeness. Never googled anything because as Helvella points out photos on the internet can be misleading and don't want to go down that particular rabbit hole.

[fibrolinda]

Absolutely 😁 I have enough problems without my imagination adding to them 😂 I kinda took Osteopaths word, figured why say it if not true. Never bothered me just 'there'. After seeing your pic my curiosity has been prodded though. If you ever do find out what it is post it on here please, be very grateful.x Linda

[PurpleNel in reply to fibrolinda]

Of course (was trying to add a smiley face but isn't working)

[Horsey07]

I’m pretty sure I posted a picture of my hand looking exactly like that a while ago. Blowed if I can find it now though. Anyway, you’re definitely not suffering a personal oddness. 😂 There’s at least three of us in the blotchy hands club now. I get tingling with mine and my fingertips are very tender. This pic is from this morning, it’s not so noticeable today, comes and goes, although the tingling is always there.

Blotchy palm with reddened fingertips.

[PurpleNel in reply to Horsey07]

Another in the blotchy club! Mine used to come and go, now it is always there. Interesting......

[Buddy195 Administrator]

I’ve had a similar rash. Do your hands feel cold or tingly? My Endo thinks I’m showing signs of Reynaulds, so maybe worth looking this up. I’ve found taking a daily turmeric, black pepper & ginger supplement has helped improve circulation in my hands and feet. The Reynaulds forum also suggested Ginkgo Bilbao but I haven’t tried this yet.

[PurpleNel in reply to Buddy195]

Thanks for that info. Most of my life I have had cold hands and feet. Haven't got any tingly.

[Buddy195 Administrator]

Have a look at the Reynaulds forum on HU; I’ve found this useful.

[PurpleNel in reply to Buddy195]

I will do - thanks a lot

[Esmielola]

Yes I've got it too! Had it for many many years. My mother had it too. Jus use a moisturising cream occasionally. nothing makes it go away.