2015年12月29日星期二

Skin Problems: Skin Itching and Dry Skin Caused by Dialysis

A majority of patients with kidney disease who are on dialysis often have the skin itching and dry skin problems. Many patients have worse itching during or just after dialysis. Here are some common causes of itching and dry skin problems and solutions for them. They may be helpful in easing their skin itching.

First, skin itching

1. Control phosphorus level

High level of phosphorus is in body is a common cause of itching. As dialysis can not remove the phosphorus in body effectively, it will build up in their bodies. Therefore, a low-phosphorus diet is necessary for the patients on dialysis.

2. Allergies

Allergies are also important reason for itching. If the patients have itching at the beginning of dialysis, they may be allergic to the blood tubing, dialysis machine or some elements in the dialysis fluid. The patients should let their doctors know this so as to make some changes.

In addition, sunlight or ultraviolet can help the patients alleviate the itching. UV light can help change the chemicals on the skin, which can cease some skin problems.

Second, dry skin

Dry skin is also a common complication for patients with Renal Failure. Kidney Failure may cause changes in sweat glands and oil glands, which is the main reason for dry skin. In order to alleviate and even get rid of dry skin, the patients should avoid long, hot shower. Moreover, they should be careful in choosing soap and bath cream. The patients should use those without harsh perfumes or chemicals. After bath, they should apply a moisturizing cream to smooth all over their body. Moreover, the patients should avoid using soap and cream with alcohol so as to avoid irritation to their skin.


These solutions are easy and do not have side effects to patients. The patients on dialysis can have a try so as to alleviate the skin problems.

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