Assessment of Skin Manifestations in End-Stage Renal Disease Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis in Shahid Beheshti Hospital of Abadan and Vali-e-Asr Hospital of Khorramshahr

Abstract

Background: The prevalence of skin manifestations in hemodialysis patients is increasing. Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate skin manifestations in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) undergoing hemodialysis. Methods: In this descriptive-analytical study, 100 patients undergoing hemodialysis from among 120 patients referring to Shahid Beheshti Hospital of Abadan and Vali-e-Asr Hospital of Khorramshahr were assessed. A demographic questionnaire and a checklist about skin disorders were used for data collection. The data were analyzed by SPSS version 16 software using descriptive and analytical statistics. Results: The most common skin findings were pale skin (87%), dry skin (71%), hyperpigmentation (46%), and purpura (35%). Among nail manifestations, the most common finding was a half-and-half nail (50%) and the rarest symptom was dystrophy (1%). Conclusions: The results of this study indicated that ESRD was associated with multiple skin symptoms, the most prevalent of which were pale skin and dry skin symptoms. Therefore, early diagnosis of these problems is a major step in improving the quality of life of these patients.