An under-active thyroid can cause the skin to dry out, which often results in itching, especially in the winter or cold seasons. Learn about using moisturizing cream to counteract itching that’s associated with an under-active thyroid with help from a physician in this free video on thyroid problems. Expert: David Cathcart Bio: Dr. David Cathcart has been a physician at Heartland Regional Medical Center in St. Joseph, Mo. for over 20 years. He operates the occupational medicine clinic. Filmmaker: Johnny Cathcart

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Skin symptoms that are associated with thyroid disease are usually a result of an under-active thyroid, and such symptoms are typically skin that tends to get dry and flaky, as well as various rashes. Discover how an overactive thyroid can created moist and oily skin with help from a physician in this free video on thyroid disease. Expert: David Cathcart Bio: Dr. David Cathcart has been a physician at Heartland Regional Medical Center in St. Joseph, Mo. for over 20 years. He operates the occupational medicine clinic. Filmmaker: Johnny Cathcart

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Dr. Shelby Holt of UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas treats many disorders of the parathyroid and thyroid glands, two organs vital to normal body function. During surgery on patient Rhela Ball, the surgical team was able to immediately test blood hormone levels for immediate feedback on the successful operation.

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Physical symptoms that arise due to hypothyroidism usually include weight gain, dry hair, constipation, overwhelming fatigue and dry skin. Learn about hypothyroidism as a result of a thyroid that has stopped functioning with help from a physician in this free video on hypothyroidism. Expert: David Cathcart Bio: Dr. David Cathcart has been a physician at Heartland Regional Medical Center in St. Joseph, Mo. for over 20 years. He operates the occupational medicine clinic. Filmmaker: Johnny Cathcart

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