SKIN CONDITION

[drmind]

For the past few years, my skin has become extremely dry. Now, I have scaly areas and some include a hard bump about the size of a piece of rice. I did visit a new dermatologist who was very dismissive and merely, said that the condition was simply because i was old. I'm asking if anyone else on the forum has had similar skin problems and could it be related to our CKD. The dermatologist whom I saw for 15 years or more retired on medical leave. I've scheduled an appointment with a new dermatologist, but I just wondering if anyone has had similar problems. I may have written about this before, but I can't find any posts about it. Any information that can be shared would be appreciated. Thanks in advance

[SN23]

Sorry not sure about your specific condition. A dermatologist hopefully can help with that🙏. But generally speaking not taking a very hot shower and for long, applying a good coconut oil before taking a shower and using a good mild coconut oil based or similar soap can help sooth your skin too🙏

[PecanSandie]

I have the same thing and I have tried researching what it might be but there is not much out there. I have come to the conclusion that it is some mild form of psoriasis and it is either linked to the CKD or to taking a beta blocker (in my case Metoprolol). I used Cerave oil cream and Aquaphor ointment and they do seem to help.

[drmind in reply to PecanSandie]

Wow, I take Metoprolol, too, but some of this started before I took it. Still it still has become more intense since taking Metoprolol. Metoprolol also causes my severe insomnia, but I need to take it. Darn. I tried changing meds, but I had terrible side effects from the replacements.

I read Metoprolol may cause insomnia because it depletes ones natural melatonin. So, the recommended treatment is to up the melatonin dosage. I now take 5mg of rapid release melatonin and it helps about 80% of the time. And, I'm grateful for that. Now, I have to keep researching the skin problem

I'll let you know if I find out anything.

Thanks so much for sharing your experience.

[PecanSandie in reply to drmind]

Definitely let me know if you find out anything.

In the meantime, here is an article that you might find interesting. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articl....

I occasionally have insomnia but mostly because I have to get up at around 5 AM to relieve myself (no doubt because of the CKD) and then it's hard to get back to sleep.

I read your profile and we have a lot in common. 😀