Thank you for your question, and I'm sorry you've had so many years of problems!
Kidney disease
can lead to very dry and itchy skin. It's not entirely known why kidney disease can lead to problems with your skin, but it's believed to be related an imbalance in the parathyroid hormone.
Tips on how to help relieve itchy skin caused by kidney problems include:
- Use cool, moist compresses on itchy areas instead of scratching.
- Keep your fingernails short. Try to wear gloves while sleeping.
- Wear cotton clothing, as it may be less irritating to the skin than
other fabrics.
- Try using laundry detergent formulated for babies or made without
perfumes.
- Get some daily exercise or activity that will leave you tired
enough to sleep at night.
- Calamine lotion may also have a cooling and soothing effect
on itchy areas. Do not use on dry skin as it may worsen the
problem.
- Try using a humidifier in you home, especially during
the winter months.
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