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All Body Rashes and Itching

Posted by giege @giege, Jul 14 8:59pm

As a 10 year Dialysis patient I battle all body rashes/itching with regular use of itch creams suggested by the dermatologist. I've understood they can be toxins not removed by dialysis. They've worsened over time. Any ideas or solutions out there other than creams? I'm a Carcinoid Cancer survivor and have no ascending Colon. Can this be a factor?

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Cheryl, Volunteer Mentor | @cehunt57 | Jul 30 12:57pm

@giege welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. My father-in-law was on dialysis until he was blessed to get a kidney transplant. He also suffered from debilitating itching and rashes. He found some relief by using over the counter (OTC) Eucerin cream. Have you told the dialysis team staff and nephrologist about these rashes and itching? What do they think?

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