• Is skin dryness a common side effect of edema?

My skin around the feet is completely dried up and is even becoming flaky. I have edema, mainly because of kidney complications, around my feet and I am currently on lacrix. Is the dryness and edema connected?

3 Answers

  • Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
  • Portsmouth, OH

You may have stasis dermatitis. Please check with your pcp.

  • Acupuncturist
  • Chesterfield, MO

Yes

  • Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
  • San Angelo, Texas

Not usually

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