Clinical Examination
Which of the following are classic features of Addison's disease?
Well done. You have scored 6 out of 6.
Vitiligo - pale white patches appear on the skin due to a lack of melanin.
Weight gain - weight loss is commonly found instead.
Hypertension - postural hypotension classically occurs causing dizziness.
Hirsutism - hairloss often occurs instead due to low sex hormones.
Skin hyperpigmentation - giving a classic "tanned" appearance, especially affecting the gums, buccal mucosa and skin creases.
Vomiting and diarrhoea - very common but non-specific.
