Myxedema face

Myxedema is a characteristic feature of hypothyroidism in adulthood. TCM believes that it is a syndrome of deficiency of spleen qi and kidney yang; western medicine believes that it is more common in hypothyroidism. Defacement and hypopituitarism can also be seen in such faces.

The material in this site is intended to be of general informational use and is not intended to constitute medical advice, probable diagnosis, or recommended treatments.