Can IgA Nephropathy Cause Yellow Skin

IgA Nephropathy is a kind of autoimmune kidney disease. Aside from blood in urine and back pain, some IgA Nephropathy patients also complain yellow skin. Skin problems can affect the patient’s quality of life. So how does IgA Nephropathy cause yellow skin?

How does IgA Nephropathy cause yellow skin?

Pigmentary changes to the skin are very common in ESRD. The spectrum of pigmentary changes ranges from hyperpigmentation to yellow discolouration and pallor. Hyperpigmentation is often photodistributed and is the result of an increase in melanin in the basal layer of the epidermis. The yellow skin color in IgA Nephropathy is caused by lipochrome and carotenoid deposition in the dermis and subcutaneous tissues. Pallor is a result of anemia related with chronic disease and is widespread.

Actually in addition to yellow skin, IgA Nephropathy patients may also suffer from dry skin, itchy skin problem.

How to treat skin problem in IgA Nephropathy?

Since IgA Nephropathy is an autoimmune kidney disease, the radical solution for it should start from the disordered immunity. Nowadays the effective treatment for IgA Nephropathy is Immunotherapy. Immunotherapy is divided into six steps including Immune Diagnosis, Immune Blockage, Immune Tolerance, Immune Clearance, Immune Regulation and Immune Protection. After these steps, patients with IgA Nephropathy can have effective results, removing IgA immune complexes from the body. In this way, kidney damage can be repaired and kidney function will be improved gradually. With improved kidney function. Pigmentary changes to the skin can be treated from the root. Immunotherapy is only available in China so if you want to get this treatment, you have to come to China. About the information about how to get in touch with our hospital and come to our hospital, you can leave us a message below or send an email to kidneycares@hotmail.com. We will reply you in detail.