Pruritis is an itchy feeling on or under your skin. This pamphlet explains what causes pruritis in people with CKD, what the symptoms are, how you can prevent it, and how your kidney team will treat it.
PUVA phototherapy is a form of light therapy for your skin. This pamphlet explains what to expect if your dermatologist has ordered this treatment for you.
Your doctor may recommend using a barrier film (like Mepitel®) to help prevent radiation side effects to your skin during and after radiation treatment. This pamphlet explains how to care for your barrier film.
This pamphlet explains what a seed corn is and what causes it, what makes some people at a higher risk for a seed corn, and treatment.
The most common side effect from radiation therapy treatment is a skin reaction. This pamphlet explains what a skin reaction is, how long you will have a skin reaction, what you can do to help, and what to avoid.
UVB phototherapy is a form of ultraviolet B (UVB) light therapy for your skin. This pamphlet explains what to expect if your dermatologist has ordered this treatment for you.
The vulva (area around the vagina) can be very sensitive. This pamphlet gives ideas to help with symptoms and prevent discomfort from itching or irritation.
This pamphlet outlines how to use patch testing as a way to check if you are allergic to something that comes in contact with your skin.