17 citations
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February 2012 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” This study found that xerosis and pruritus are prevalent in patients with chronic renal failure undergoing hemodialysis, highlighting the importance of early recognition of skin issues to alleviate discomfort and reduce complications.
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July 2014 in “Nepal journal of dermatology, venereology & leprology” This study observed that chronic kidney disease patients undergoing hemodialysis frequently experience dermatologic manifestations, with xerosis and white nail being the most common skin and nail changes noted in 74% and 56% of patients, respectively.
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October 2010 in “Postgraduate Medical Journal” This study found that dermatological issues, such as xerosis and pigmentation, are common in chronic kidney disease patients and increase with the severity and duration of the disease, indicating that dialysis often exacerbates these conditions.
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March 2016 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” In this study, nearly all predialysis chronic kidney disease patients had at least one dermatologic finding, with xerosis being the most common, highlighting the prevalence and diversity of skin issues in this population.
In this study, xerosis and pruritus were common skin issues in pediatric chronic kidney disease patients, with xerosis linked to lower hemodialysis efficacy and higher white blood cells, and pruritis associated with higher hemoglobin levels.