CUTANEOUS MANIFESTATION IN CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE PATIENTS UNDER HAEMODIALYSIS

Abstract

Background- This study aimed to evaluate and analyze the patternof cutaneous manifestations in CKD patients under hemodialysis. Methodology- The present study was conducted as a prospective observational study at Department of Medicine, Hamidia Hospital, Bhopal for a period of 2 years on 100 patients with CKD on maintenance hemodialysis. A detailed history was taken and a complete dermatological examination was performed.Digital photograph of skin lesions were taken and all the patients were then subjected to relevant investigation. Viral marker was performed when clinically indicated. Mean age of patients was 40.85±14.58 years and Results- majority of patients were males (70%). Mean duration of hemodialysis was 1.59±1.50 years. Most common cutaneous manifestations in patients with CKD was xerosis (26%) followed by pruritis (12%), eczema (12%) and scabies (8%). Other less common cutaneous manifestations. Cutaneous manifestations are Conclusioncommon in patients with CKD. Among various manifestations, most common cutaneous manifestations of CKD were xerosis, pruritis, eczema and scabies. Prophylactic preventive measures can reduce the adverse effects of cutaneous symptoms. Early recognition of cutaneous manifestations in CRF can improve outcome and reduce patient sufferings.