Cutaneous manifestations of ESRD

Clin J Am Soc Nephrol. 2014 Jan;9(1):201-18. doi: 10.2215/CJN.05900513. Epub 2013 Oct 10.

Abstract

A broad range of skin diseases occurs in patients with ESRD: from the benign and asymptomatic to the physically disabling and life-threatening. Many of them negatively impact on quality of life. Their early recognition and treatment are essential in reducing morbidity and mortality. The cutaneous manifestations can be divided into two main categories: nonspecific and specific. The nonspecific manifestations are commonly seen and include skin color changes, xerosis, half-and-half nails, and pruritus. The specific disorders include acquired perforating dermatosis, bullous dermatoses, metastatic calcification, and nephrogenic systemic fibrosis. This review article describes these conditions and considers the underlying pathophysiology, clinical presentations, diagnosis, and treatment options.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / complications*
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / diagnosis
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / physiopathology
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / therapy*
  • Prognosis
  • Risk Factors
  • Skin Diseases / diagnosis
  • Skin Diseases / etiology*
  • Skin Diseases / physiopathology
  • Skin Diseases / therapy