The impact of skin disease following renal transplantation on quality of life

Abstract

The dermatological complications of immunosuppressive therapy are common in RTR and can significantly impair QoL in certain individuals. Visible, infectious and cosmetic skin problems had most impact on QoL while a history of skin cancer had a lesser impact. Early dermatological referral and careful choice of immunosuppression may enhance the QoL, particularly in young and female RTR.