I have Seborrheic Dermatitis and and since yesterday I've noticed alot of scales appearing from my nose and my eyes and more on my face and my scalp and this isn't like any other flare up that I've experienced and I also Have a Hypothyroidism and I haven't had my medicine like in 4 days and I went to my PCP appt yesterday and the fill in Nurse practitioner did not call my medicine in for my thyroid and I'm still without until Monday but is this or can my thyroid be the reason for all these… read more
Janice me too. There may be a connection with thyroid and Seb derm.
🧑🏻⚕️Some medications work better than others but those that do work do tend to stay around..... I think just like any OTC or prescription med., it's gonna be different going off of it if it's a permanent resident. How long have U been on the thyroid meds. Janice? 🙂
1. Call your Rx number to your pharmacy, they will ask your doctor for permission to refill. 2. Go to your pharmacy and ask for a week’s worth, they will give you a weeks worth. I too have thyroid issues. A few days will not hurt but after a week is not good.
Question: Could missing thyroid medication be causing a severe seborrheic dermatitis flare-up with excessive scaling around the nose, eyes, face and scalp?
Seborrheic dermatitis commonly affects the face, particularly around the nose and eyes, causing flaky patches and yellow or white scales. The condition can vary in Show Full Answer
Check with your doctor if you can take Benadryl cold/allergy, it will help your nose and eyes. I too have a runny nose due to allergies.