9. Dry and Scaly Skin
Your body normally sheds 30,000 to 40,000 skin cells every day, replacing them with new ones. You shouldn’t see any skin cells falling off or peeling off since they aren’t growing. Your skin’s outer layer is made up of dead skin cells and natural oils that help it retain moisture. You may get dry or scaly skin if this layer is injured and moisture escapes, or if your skin cell renewal process is disrupted. Aging, sun exposure, harsh chemicals, certain drugs, and certain disorders might all be to fault. Skin cells, like hair follicles, have a high rate of turnover. As a result, they are vulnerable to the thyroid hormone’s loss of growth signals. Skin may take longer to recover if the regular cycle of skin regeneration is disrupted. This indicates that the outer layer of skin has accumulated damage over time. It also implies that dead skin is more likely to take longer to slough, resulting in flaky, dry skin. According to one research, 74% of low-thyroid people have dry skin. However, 50% of individuals with normal thyroid levels also had dry skin from other reasons, making it difficult to determine if thyroid issues were to blame.
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