I have always hand sensitive skin since I was young and if I took a shower my skin would get dry and the skin would flake, especially on my face but my arms are not flaky or dry.� I was wondering if this is a sign of hyperthyroidism? I notice that I used to have severe chapped lips but then I found out it was due to the chopstick I was using everyday I stopped and after 4 months of no chopstick and just letting the lips dry and peel my lips no longer get chapped unless I continue to lick them.� Could this be a sign of hyperthyroidism or maybe just a sign of sensitivity to soaps and chemicals in the soap I am using, just like with the chopstick.

Dr. Kalyani BadwaikHomeopath7yrs exp

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Hello Lybrate User, dry skin is just one of symptoms of hypothyroidism (dryness is rare in hyperthyroidism), other symptoms includes obesit, lethargy, sleepiness or sleeplessness, mental symptoms like irritability, anxiety, memory loss etc.; you have to rule out above symptoms to conclude diagnosis. Dryness of skin and peeling of skin (especially of palms, face) can well treated by homeopathy. It?s a safe, natural and highly effective for skin complaints and allergies. It is a holistic way of treatment, homeopathic medicine is selected on the basis of thorough details of patient, like medical history, causes, routine, temperament etc.; such well selected medicine gives complete cure without any side effects. Message back for online homeopathic consultation.  

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Dr. Pramod Kumar SharmaEndocrinologist38yrs exp

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There are more chances of allergy to some constituents of soap or hand wash you use, try to change them. There are other symptoms and signs of hyperthyroidism and if you have any doubt get your thyroid profile test done.  

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