Study summary

People with lichen sclerosus have more autoimmune thyroid disease

Thyroid link review · Pooled observational studies · Published August 2025, Annals of Medicine

2.38×odds of autoimmune thyroid disease

What was tested

A pooled look at the link between lichen sclerosus and thyroid disease.

What they found

Odds of autoimmune thyroid disease were 2.38 times higher.

What it means

Supports an autoimmune cause. Thyroid symptoms are worth checking.

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