JAKARTA - The kidneys are known as important organs that function to filter toxins and excess fluids from within the body. If the kidneys are problematic, the symptoms are not only felt inside, but can also be seen from the outside to be precise on your skin.
Kidney diseases, especially those that have entered the advanced stage, can cause various changes in the skin that are often overlooked. Here are 8 signs of kidney damage that can appear on the surface of the skin, as reported by the American Academy of Dermatology page on Monday, May 12.
1. Skin Very Dry and scaly
Dry skin can indeed be caused by many things, but if it is accompanied by extreme itching and skin surfaces that appear scaly like fish scales. Of course, this could be a sign that your kidneys are not working optimally. Extreme dry skin is common in end-stage kidney failure patients.
2. Itching That Don't Miss
Itching on the skin can feel light or very disruptive. In people with chronic kidney disease, itching can appear in just one area or spread throughout the body. This Itching can take place continuously and does not respond to regular skin drugs.
3. Change of color
Your skin is starting to look pale, gray, or yellowish? This could be due to the buildup of toxins in the body due to the function of impaired kidney filtering. In fact, some people can experience skin embezzlement in certain areas.
4. Bekas Garukan dan Luka
Due to itching unbearable, people with kidney disease often scratch excessively until the skin becomes wounds, bleeding, and even thickening. In some cases, a small, very itching lump appears.
5. Changes to Kuku
Kidney damage can also be seen from the nails, such as:
- The top nails look white, while the bottom is reddish brown.
- Nails look very pale
- A transverse white line appears
This change can be a signal that the body's health is not balanced.
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6. Swelling in the face and feet
Kidneys play a role in removing excess fluids. If disturbed, the fluid accumulates and causes swelling, especially in the legs, ankles, hands, and face. The skin in this area can appear to tighten and feel uncomfortable.
7. Ruam or Bintik-Bintik Itchy
Some people with kidney failure experience rashes in the form of small, very itchy lumps. This foam can spread and form rough patches on the skin.
8. Melepuh Skin
Although rare, limpuh can appear in the hands, feet, or face. This gap can break, dry, and leave scars. This usually appears in patients with very advanced kidney disease.
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