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[Skin lesions in chronic renal dialysis]
Luis Alberto Batista Peres1, Sandra Regina Passarini2, Michele Ferreira de Barros Tocollini Branco2
1Faculdade Assis Gurgacz, Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Parana, Cascavel, PR, Brasil.
Jornal Brasileiro De Nefrologia
|March 29, 2014
Summary
Dermatologic issues like dry skin and bruising are very common in patients undergoing long-term hemodialysis. This study highlights the high prevalence of these skin conditions in chronic renal disease patients on dialysis.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Dermatology
Context:
- Patients with chronic renal disease (CRD) on long-term hemodialysis often develop cutaneous and mucosal disorders.
- Increased life expectancy due to dialysis allows these dermatologic changes to manifest over time.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the prevalence of dermatologic problems in patients with chronic renal disease undergoing hemodialysis.
- To identify common skin, hair, nail, and mucosal changes in this patient population.
Summary:
- A study of 145 hemodialysis patients revealed a high incidence of dermatologic manifestations.
- The most frequent conditions observed were xerosis (75.2%), ecchymosis (60.0%), pruritus (53.8%), and lentigo (22.8%).
- Multiple dermatologic alterations were noted per patient, underscoring the significance of these issues.
Impact:
- Cutaneous alterations are frequent and often multiple in patients undergoing hemodialysis.
- Findings emphasize the need for further research into the characterization and management of dermatoses in CRD patients.
- This study provides baseline data on the prevalence of skin conditions in hemodialysis patients.
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