Skin changes in chronic renal failure and dialysis

ABSTRACT

A statistical study was carried out to identify the main cutaneous changes among 70 patients with chronic renal failure undergoing haemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis. It confirmed a high prevalence of pruritus among patients of both groups. Pruritus was most bothersome during and immediately after haemodialysis sessions. Distinctive patterns of nail colour changes were also detected as half and half nail. Other cutaneous complications of dialysis were studied and its pathogenesis are discussed