Hydration, barrier of skin and uremic pruritus in patients undergoing hemodialysis: A pilot investigation

Abstract

Chronic kidney disease-associated pruritus remains a serious problem in patients undergoing hemodialysis, and stratum corneum hydration and transepidermal water loss are among its causes. This study illustrates the importance of skin hydration and barrier and sensitization to chronic kidney disease-associated pruritus. Therefore, the possible risk factors of chronic kidney disease-associated pruritus must be monitored closely in patients at risk.