Overview of Endocrinology

The endocrine and integumentary systems interact with each other through various mechanisms. Dysregulation of endocrine hormones often results in clinically significant dermatologic manifestation. These cutaneous lesions can serve as markers of endocrine disease or vice versa. The dermatologic manifestations can be specific to the underlying endocrinological disorder and can help in the early diagnosis and treatment. Whenever possible, it is crucial to identify the underlying endocrine disorder to provide corrective treatment for skin symptoms rather than providing just the symptomatic treatment [1].