Why does chronic kidney disease increase skin infection risk?

💡 Explanation

Uremia in kidney disease impairs keratinocyte proliferation, disrupting the skin barrier function because keratinocytes are essential for maintaining skin integrity. Therefore, the skin becomes more vulnerable to pathogens, rather than other skin-related responses like melanocyte activity or sebum production.

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