Does dark patches come through having a thyroid condition ?

[A_G09]

Hi
i have have had a thyroid condition for 6 years and always had dark patches on my back thought it was through the sunbeds , As its like skin pegmintation ....i dont use them anymore and now have a dark patch on my face size of a finger tip.....
Does thyroid problems or medication cause this ??? Any help anyone ???

And has anyone has RAI as i am getting that over the next few months

Thanks

[A_G09]

yea i have had a diabites a month ago, test if was fine , thank god :)

[Smilerdeb]

I have had RAI (2 years ago in June) and you are more than welcome in reading my journals.

If you have been diagnosed with Graves and Hyperthyroidism, I suggest you avoid ALL sun as you will burn to a crisp.
The thyroid antibodies make you sun sensitive and yes, I too have an olive skin and always have had one but only dark patches (pigmentation) like pregnancy hormone patches whilst I was on anti-thyroid meds as they upset my liver enzymes.
Once the anti-thyroid meds were stopped, the liver enzymes went back to normal.
Hope that helps.

[stella5349]

Liver and skin discolorations are common things if - thyroid is linked. You can have some liver emzymes tested and rule that out in case.

Diabeties too is another one to check and the A1C blood lab w/ glucose testing is good there too.

[Barb135]

Have you been checked for diabetes?  I've read that dark spots on the skin (back, elbows, knees, etc) can be an indication that blood sugars are off.

[A_G09]

Thank you , nightmare having to worry about these things
why a liver test ????

[stella5349]

also liver tests should be done too

[stella5349]

yes - the skin can change and usually a deficiency is to blame.

It can be a carotine imbalance or a Vit B deficiency that is making this more noticeable.

[Rose33]

I read once that thyroid replacement can cause the skin to be more sun sensitive and more prone to burns and pigments.
I myself had two wax burns and they resulted in bad pigments but they've healed now though.
You should find a good dermatologist or esthetician to help treat your pigment before it's too late. I would wear sun screen and avoid sun and of course tan beds!