January 2025 in “BMC Nephrology” This study reported that 83.1% of patients with end-stage renal disease on hemodialysis experienced skin conditions, with xerosis affecting 63.6%, pruritis 36.4%, and notable occurrences of nail and oral anomalies, indicating a need for targeted dermatological management to improve patients' quality of life.
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March 2023 in “Journal of the American College of Cardiology” 4 citations
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March 2008 in “Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease” This article discusses the challenges ESRD patients face with Medicare Part D, including high out-of-pocket costs and coverage gaps, but reports no new research data.
This article discusses various potential causes of hair loss in women undergoing renal replacement therapy and emphasizes the importance of thorough patient evaluation, but it reports no new research findings.
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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.
