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What to do when you feel the itch.







Itchy skin, medically termed as pruritus, is a common complaint among people treated with dialysis. However, itching is also common even in people who do not have kidney disease. In people with kidney failure, wastes in the bloodstream that are not completely removed through dialysis make the itching worse.

Kidney disease related itching might also be related to high levels of parathyroid hormone. Some people have experienced dramatic relief after having their parathyroid glands removed. However, a cure for itching that works for everyone has not been found. In some people, taking phosphate binders that bind phosphorus while in the stomach seem to help. Others find relief after exposure to ultraviolet light. Still others feel improvement with EPO shots. Certain antihistamines have also been found to help. In any case, taking care of dry skin is important. Applying creams with lanolin or camphor may help.

Your health care provider can provide you with informations about medications or creams that you can use to manage the itching.


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