Research Progress on External Treatment of Hashimoto Thyroiditis with Traditional Chinese Medicine

桥本甲状腺炎是一种自身免疫性疾病，不控制其发展会导致甲状腺功能减退。常见于中青年女性，与遗传、环境因素(如感染、过量碘摄入)相关。其主要症状包括疲劳、脱发、体重增加、怕冷、及甲状腺肿大等。血清存在针对甲状腺的高低度自身抗体为临床特征。中药外治法在桥本甲状腺炎的治疗上积累了较多的经验，本文就中医外治法治疗桥本甲状腺炎的临床及基础研究作一论述。Hashimoto thyroiditis is an autoimmune disease, and uncontrolled development can lead to hypothyroidism. Commonly seen in middle-aged and young women, it is related to genetic and environmental factors (such as infection and excessive iodine intake). The main symptoms include fatigue, hair loss, weight gain, fear of cold, and thyroid enlargement. The presence of high and low levels of autoantibodies against the thyroid gland in the serum is a clinical feature. Traditional Chinese medicine external treatment has accumulated a lot of experience in the treatment of Hashimoto thyroiditis. This article discusses the clinical and basic research of traditional Chinese medicine external treatment for Hashimoto thyroiditis.