“Phosphorus skin sores?”
Will using bleach help get rid of phosphorus sores on my skin?
Female | 35 years old
Complaint duration: 10 days
Conditions: Dialysis
1 Answer
I found this reference on the internet, but no reference to using bleach as treatment of the sores. The anti-itch cream Sarna might be helpful for the itchy skin that can result in the sores.
A majority of dialysis patients, whether they do hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis (PD), may experience itching at some point. Some feel itchy all the time, while for others it comes and goes. Many say itching is worse during or just after treatment. For some people the itching is in one area, while others feel itchy all over.
A common cause of itching is a high level of phosphorus in the body. Because dialysis doesn't effectively remove phosphorus, a renal diet that limits foods high in phosphorous is prescribed. Additionally, taking phosphorus binders with every meal and snacks can help. Try to maintain a phosphorus level at 5.5 or less. Staying on dialysis for your full treatment time is also recommended, because it can remove some phosphorus as well as other wastes and toxins.
Steve Schleicher, MD
A majority of dialysis patients, whether they do hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis (PD), may experience itching at some point. Some feel itchy all the time, while for others it comes and goes. Many say itching is worse during or just after treatment. For some people the itching is in one area, while others feel itchy all over.
A common cause of itching is a high level of phosphorus in the body. Because dialysis doesn't effectively remove phosphorus, a renal diet that limits foods high in phosphorous is prescribed. Additionally, taking phosphorus binders with every meal and snacks can help. Try to maintain a phosphorus level at 5.5 or less. Staying on dialysis for your full treatment time is also recommended, because it can remove some phosphorus as well as other wastes and toxins.
Steve Schleicher, MD
