7. Dry And Flaky Skin
Another sign and symptom of thyroid problem is having dry and flaky skin. There are many functions in the body which require proper production and maintenance of thyroid hormones. One of these is glycosaminoglycan or mucopolysaccharides, which are responsible for cell regrowth, skin repair, wound treatment, collagen production, and skin elasticity.
Irregularities in the levels of glycosaminoglycan will result in negative skin conditions such as drying, flaking, and scaling. As the collagen production of the skin also decreases, sufferers who have this symptom will develop wrinkles and fine lines faster than that of the normal healthy skin. In addition, overproduction of thyroid hormones can induce itchiness, brittleness, and excessively oily skin.
