Diseases associated with a violation of the production of thyroid hormones develop slowly, as the body tries in every possible way to balance their excess. Therefore, cosmetologist's patients are often unaware that they have thyrotoxicosis.
estet-portal.com reminds that most procedures with deep penetration into tissues and influence on cellular processes have contraindications or limitations in thyrotoxicosis. And often an attentive cosmetologist becomes the first doctor who can suggest a hormonal disorder by external manifestations and refer the patient to a specialized specialist.
What changes occur in the body with thyrotoxicosis
The key function of the hormones secreted by the thyroid gland – It is the regulation of metabolism. Their influence is felt at the level of all body systems.
With their participation:
• energy is generated and heat is generated;
• faster or slower oxygen absorption;
• regulates the amount of β-adrenergic receptors in the heart muscle;
• Adipose tissue grows or shrinks;
• structural proteins are produced;
• motility of the gastrointestinal tract is regulated.
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It happens that thyroid-stimulating hormones produced by the thyroid gland accumulate in the body in excess.
There are many reasons for this, for example:
• diseases of the thyroid gland, ovaries, pituitary gland;
• trophoblastic diseases;
• taking medications containing lithium, interferons, amiodarone;
• abuse and overdose of drugs containing thyroid-stimulating hormone;
• excessive intake of iodine in the body.
Numerous studies around the world have shown that thyrotoxicosis is more common in women than in men.
External symptoms that suggest thyrotoxicosis
The most pronounced symptom of thyrotoxicosis, which is difficult for a beautician to ignore – it's orbitopathy. This eye condition does not always accompany excessive thyroid hormone production, and the severity of the symptom may not correlate with the severity of the disease.
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However, protrusion of the eyeball forward, tightness of the eyelid, limited eye movement, swelling of the conjunctiva – all these symptoms should tell the cosmetologist about the high probability of thyrotoxicosis in the patient.
Orbitopathy is caused by excessive accumulation of hyaluronic acid in the connective tissue behind the eyeball. Edema develops and its volume increases, the lacrimal glands may become inflamed. The patient's eyelids move in jerks and tremble a little when the eyes are not tightly closed.
| Smooth, elastic, wrinkle-free, making the patient visually younger than passport age; warm to the touch due to slightly elevated body temperature; |
wet, with increased perspiration; with manifestations of pigmentation in places of contact with clothing (neck, elbows, lower back)
Hair |
| Possible diffuse alopecia; the strands become thinner, soft to the touch |
Nails |
| Soft, atrophic; Discoloration possible; |
detachment of the nail plate on the 4th and 5th fingers of the hands; longitudinal or transverse grooves appear
An additional manifestation of thyrotoxicosis may be trembling of the fingers on the outstretched hands. In addition, sometimes the doctor during the procedure may pay attention to a visual enlargement of the thyroid gland, nodes can even be felt on it. |
Timely detection of thyrotoxicosis is important because many cosmetic procedures that involve influence on cellular processes are contraindicated in this disease. Even seaweed wraps can harm the health of the patient. Therefore, if thyrotoxicosis is suspected, it is recommended to refrain from performing procedures, especially in the décolleté area, and to advise the patient to consult an endocrinologist.
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