Clinicoepidemiological study of skin manifestations in patients of chronic renal failure on hemodialysis.

Background: Chronic renal failure (CRF) is associated with a variety of cutaneous manifestations as a result of underlying etiology as well as the various treatment modalities.

Aim: To evaluate the prevalence of various dermatoses in patients with CRF on hemodialysis and to study the effect of hemodialysis on the intensity of pruritus.

Materials And Methods: A total of 35 patients of CRF on hemodialysis having at least one cutaneous manifestation were included in the study.