Why Kidney Failure Have Yellow Skin

Kidney failure people often found that they have yellow skin. Yellow skin just like itchy skin, dry skin and darken skin, is a skin manifestation of kidney failure. Well what causes yellow skin in kidney failure?

Why does yellow skin present in kidney failure?

Yellow skin in kidney failure may be caused by pigmentary disorders. Pigmentary changes to the skin are very common in end stage renal disease (ESRD). The spectrum of pigmentary changes ranges from hyperpigmentation to yellowish 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 present in kidney failure patients is resulted from lipochrome and carotenoid deposition in the dermis and subcutaneous tissues. Pallor is a consequence of anemia associated with chronic disease and is widespread.

Apart from yellow skin, you will also experience the following skin problems of kidney failure.

Itchy problems

Itching is the most common symptom of renal failure. For those with chronic kidney failure, 15-49% experience pruritus or itching. And of those on dialysis, it is up to 50-90%.

Dry skin

For kidney failure patients on dialysis, they often complain their skin becomes dry or roughed due to kidney disease. This makes them tend to get infection as it compromises the normal skin barrier. Also it is hard for them to heal if there are wounds in their skin.

Yellow skin and other skin problems are all complications of kidney disease. To alleviate them effectively, Chinese herbal medicines should be applied. It is different from single Chinese herbs. It is a systematic therapy combining western medicines and Chinese medicines. The therapeutic effect is better than single western medicine or Chinese herb. Through this therapy, the damaged kidney intrinsic cells can be inactivated and kidney function can get improved to a large degree. Also, body system disorder will be regulated. In this light, pigmentary disorder will be alleviated. Thus, yellow skin, dry skin or itchy skin will be relieved relatively.

Yellow skin is experienced by kidney failure patients. We use Chinese herbal medicine such as Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy, Medicated Bath, Foot Bath and Acupuncture and so on to treat kidney failure. If you are interested in this therapy, you can leave your message to kidneycares@hotmail.com and we will tell you what you want to know.