[Dermatological complications in immunosuppressed patients after kidney transplantation]

205 recipients of renal allotransplants were evaluated either by clinical examination (n = 91) or by study of records (n = 114). More than 75% of the patients studied had dermatologic problems in the late post transplant phase, 25% having 2 or more such conditions. Steroid related complications were most often observed, i.e. cushingoid in 42%, acne in 26%, hirsutism in 19%, purpura in 12%, and rubeosis in 12%. Infections included warts (29%), herpes simplex (13%), herpes zoster (7%), and candidiasis (29%). 9 patients (4.4%) had skin carcinomas which were diagnosed on average 6.2 years after transplantation. The frequency of skin lesions during immunosuppressive therapy after renal allotransplantation requires regular skin inspections and information to patients on the potential risks.