Study reveals Hashimoto's thyroiditis does not increase melanoma risk
Written By : Medha Baranwal
Medically Reviewed By : Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli
Published On 2023-12-15 04:30 GMT | Update On 2023-12-15 08:37 GMT
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USA: A retrospective matched cohort study found that Hashimoto's thyroiditis does not raise the risk of melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC).
The findings published in the Archives of Dermatological Research suggest that the local proinflammatory environment present in Hashimoto does not significantly contribute to the risk of melanoma.
Hashimoto's is an autoimmune disorder. Normally, the autoimmune system protects the body by attacking viruses and bacteria. But with the disease, the immune system attacks the thyroid gland by mistake. The thyroid fails to produce sufficient thyroid hormone, resulting in body dysfunction.
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