Profile of Skin Changes and Its Association With Biochemical Parameters in Hemodialysis Patients

The study examined 62 patients with chronic kidney disease on hemodialysis to identify skin changes and their association with biochemical parameters. The most common skin manifestations were xerosis (74%), pruritus (42%), and diffuse hyperpigmentation (40%). Hair changes included hair loss (24%) and lustreless hair (9%). The study found significant associations between pruritus and elevated parathormone levels (P value: 0.037), as well as between xerosis and elevated serum creatinine levels (P value: 0.026). These findings highlighted the dermatological impacts of hemodialysis and their biochemical correlations.