Dry Skin?

[rdotleex]

I've been on PD for about a little more than a year now. And I'm noticing my skin seems to dry out real fast.
Also exposure to sun seems to make my skin fell uncomfortable and begins to become itchy. I even see white blotches begin to develop. I think last year I put on a high SPF sunblocker before going out in the sun.
I recall somewhere during the last year that I will become very susceptible to skin cancer, should I begin looking for a dermatologist?
I used to spend a lot of time outdoors under the sun and this is a real bummer!
Thanks for lending an ear!

[Beth Witten MSW ACSW]

Many people on dialysis report having dry itchy skin. This can be because of limited fluid due to fluid restrictions required because the kidneys aren't functioning and a higher level of waste products (especially phosphorus) circulating in the blood because the kidneys aren't filtering those out like they should. Some lotions help, but some do little good. A dermatologist is probably the best person to see about your dry skin. Until you can see one, here's a fact sheet on the Life Options website that discusses skin and hair problems for people on dialysis:
http://www.lifeoptions.org/catalog/p...kinAndHair.pdf

BTW, transplant recipients are at higher risk of skin and other types of cancer because of the anti-rejection drugs they take, but I've never heard that about dialysis patients and I've worked as a social worker in dialysis nearly 30 years. It's good that you're using a strong sunblock when you're in the sun. Everyone should.

[rdotleex]

Beth,
Thanks for the info. I have gone through some talk about transplant and thats where I probably have that from.

[Unregistered]

My husband had dry skin and an infection doctor told me to rub his legs in vaseline while he was doing
his dialysis here at home. I put the vaseline on every hour for 3 hours and his legs are looking great and healthy again.