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I am hypothyroid and i've had severe body sores that won't go away for four years. what can i do?
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See a dermatologist: To find out why you have the sores. They are probably not due to the thyroid if you are on treatment.
Answered 10/14/2012
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Armour: Hypothyroidism can slow healing. Treat hypothyroidism with Armour Thyroid and consider zinc picolinate supplementation. Also vit c and magnesium.
Answered 6/24/2014
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