Correlation of skin moisture and serum urea level with dermatology life quality index in patients with chronic kidney disease on hemodialysis: A cross-sectional study.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a global health concern, with a 10% global prevalence. Its prevalence may further increase in the coming decades, thereby increasing the risk of uremic xerosis. Approximately 50-90% of patients with CKD have xerosis, leading to pruritus that affects their quality of life due to sleep disturbances, anxiety, and depression.