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I have thyroid since 1986.i get itching at night in bottom of my legs. when i scratch legs some powder of skin comes out. pls. help me.?
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Dry skin: Best guess is dryness, perhaps related to thyroid. Would use a good otc moituriser(any type) if not help see a dermatologist to determine if that is the cause.
Answered 2/1/2015
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