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Thyroid Eye Disease

Thyroid eye disease is an autoimmune disorder characterized by the inflammation of the eye's eyelids, eye muscles, tear glands, and fatty tissues of the eye. Cigarette smoking, stress, and exposure to radioactive iodine are common risk factors for this condition. Systemic steroids are used to reduce inflammation associated with the condition.

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I need advice on thyroid eye disease treatment. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,My friend has been struggling with thyroid eye disease (TED), and her doctor mentioned Tepezza as a possible treatment. Can you explain the role of Tepezza in managing TED, how it differs from other treatment options, and whether some specific factors or conditions determine its suitabi...  Read Full »


Dr. Aditi Dubey

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. Tepezza (Teprotumumab) targets and blocks IGF-1R (Insulin-like growth factor 1 receptor) and inhibits fibroblast activation via the IGF-1R or TSHR (thyroid stimulating hormone receptor complex) signaling complex...  Read Full »

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