Full Description
Nearly all patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have at least one significant dermatologic manifestation. This all-inclusive reference covers the wide array of cutaneous manifestations attributable to CKD, kidney transplantation and the pharmacological aspects of the disease process. Each chapter provides pathobiology, extensive clinical discussions, full-color images and in-depth treatment options. Dermatological Manifestations of Kidney Disease helps the practitioner, nephrologist, resident and student recognize, appropriately evaluate and treat these conditions more effectively.
Contents
1. Genodermatoses.- 2. Metabolic disorders.- 3. Hepatitis viruses.- 4. HIV.- 5. Rheumatologic Conditions.- 6. Xerosis.- 7. Pruritus in Chronic Kidney Disease.- 8. Dyschromias in Renal Disease.- 9. Calcinosis cutis.- 10. Calciphylaxis.- 11. Acquired Perforating Disorders.- 12. Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis.- 13. Blistering Disorders (Porphyria Cutanea Tarda and Pseudoporphyria).- 14. Nail diseases among renal patients.- 15. Alopecias.- 16. Uremic frost.- 17. Infections in the Renal Transplant Patient.- 18. Cutaneous Malignancies.- 19. Miscellaneous drug related.- 20. Drug Dosing in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease and Dermatological Diseases.
