 Chronic kidney disease, CKD, patients are at higher risk of developing certain skin diseases compared to the general population. These include Lindsay's nail, cirrhosis cutis, dryness of the skin, nephrogenic systemic fibrosis, and acquired perforating dermatosis. Additionally, they are also at increased risk of developing non-melanoma skin cancers due to immunosuppression. It is therefore important for CKD patients and their doctors to be aware of these risks so that appropriate preventative measures can be taken. This article was authored by Amy L. Gagnon 1 and Tages Desai.