Parathyroid Dysfunction
Patients with severe, treatment-resistant itching linked to parathyroid overactivity have reported complete resolution after parathyroid removal. The four parathyroid glands regulate calcium levels in the blood, and when overactive they ra…
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Patients with severe, treatment-resistant itching linked to parathyroid overactivity have reported complete resolution after parathyroid removal. The four parathyroid glands regulate calcium levels in the blood, and when overactive they raise blood calcium to levels that can deposit in the skin. Calcium deposits in the skin from hyperparathyroidism disrupt nerve endings and cause itching.