In the other half of primary hypothyroid cases, a specific cause of thyroid gland damage can not be found; these cases are known as idiopathic
follicular atrophy in which the hormone - producing cells (follicles) of the thyroid gland waste away (or atrophy) for an unknown (i.e. idiopathic) reason.
Cutaneous hypoxia probably leads to
follicular atrophy and other associated chronic hypoxic skin changes.
Skin hypoxia could lead to
follicular atrophy and associated chronic skin changes.
Not exact matches
Breed - related health problems: progressive retinal
atrophy; glycogen storage disease; kidney problems; Addison's disease; cardiomyopathy;
follicular dysplasia.
Cutaneous lesions include hyperkeratosis,
follicular keratosis, hyperpigmentation, adnexal
atrophy, loss of elastin fibers, and a loose network of collagen fibers in the dermis.