Dermatological problems in CKD; ocular manifestations in CKD

Abstract

Chronic kidney disease is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Advances in last five decades have brought forth striding changes in understanding the etiopathogenesis of the various pertinent renal disorders as well as in their management strategies. However, with increasing prevalence of diabetes and its varied complications, hypertension, infections, drug induced nephropathies, obstructive uropathies etc, chronic kidney disease is still a major health concern in our country. Skin being the largest organ of the body and eye being the window to the surroundings, their related problems assume significance. Their evaluation pertains to thorough clinical examination skills and the ease to which they can be accessed, give an opportunity for prompt diagnosis and treatment. Skin related problems like pruritus, xerosis, etc are frequent and need early intervention to reduce patient's morbidity. Ocular manifestations need a keen eye to detect the illness and an interdisciplinary approach to aggressively treat the underlying conditions in chronic kidney disease.