Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) Questions Edema

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

You may have stasis dermatitis. Please check with your pcp.
Yes
Not usually