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Does dialysis cause skin color change?

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Dr. S. Smiley Thakur answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Sallow complexion: Dialysis shouldn't change the color of one's skin. As patients approach needing dialysis, the skin can turn a non-shiny yellow/brown, which is called sallow complexion. Anemia, low hemoglobin, can cause pallor (pale skin).

Answered 7/14/2017

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