Abstract | BACKGROUND: The burden of malignant and benign cutaneous disease among renal transplant recipients (RTR) is substantial. Little attention is given to non-malignant skin problems in the literature despite their potential impact on quality of life or on aesthetics - which may contribute to poor compliance with immunosuppressive medications post- transplantation. OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to examine prevalence of benign cutaneous disease in a group of RTRs and identify risk factors for individual cutaneous conditions. METHODS: All cutaneous findings were recorded in a single full body skin examination of 308 RTRs. Data on medical, transplant and medication history were obtained from questionnaire and medical records. Odds ratios were calculated to look at associations between benign cutaneous diseases and various potential risk factors after controlling for gender, age, time since transplantation and skin type. RESULTS: DISCUSSION: In this first comprehensive study on prevalence of benign cutaneous diseases in a UK transplant population, a wide range of skin disorders was identified. It is therefore important that RTRs have access to dermatology services post- transplantation for appropriate management of benign cutaneous conditions as well as early detection of cutaneous malignancy and education regarding risks of sun exposure.
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Authors | A Lally, D Casabonne, B Imko-Walczuk, R Newton, F Wojnarowska |
Journal | Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV
(J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol)
Vol. 25
Issue 4
Pg. 462-70
(Apr 2011)
ISSN: 1468-3083 [Electronic] England |
PMID | 20738465
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Copyright | © 2010 The Authors. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology © 2010 European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology. |
Topics |
- Adult
- England
(epidemiology)
- Female
- Humans
- Kidney Transplantation
(adverse effects)
- Male
- Medical Audit
- Middle Aged
- Skin Diseases
(epidemiology, etiology)
- Surveys and Questionnaires
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