Dermatological Manifestations of Kidney Disease, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015

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.

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

Edgar V. Lerma, MD

Clinical Professor of Medicine

Department of Medicine

Section of Nephrology

University of Illinois at Chicago / Advocate Christ Medical Center

Oak Lawn, IL 60453, USA

Julia R. Nunley, MD

Professor and Program Director

Department of Dermatology

Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center

Nelson Clinic

Richmond, VA 23219, USA

Fulfills the need of an all-inclusive reference to the wide array of cutaneous manifestations attributable to chronic kidney disease

Each chapter provides discussions in pathobiology, extensive clinical discussions and photos, as well as in-depth treatment options

A convenient and quick resource for general practitioners, nephrologists, residents and students engaged in daily CKD care