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Infant Skin Disorders
Skin turgor is the skin's ability to change shape and return to normal (elasticity).
Alternative Names
Doughy skin; Poor skin turgor; Good skin turgor; Decreased skin turgor
Considerations
Skin turgor is a sign commonly used by health care workers to assess the degree of fluid loss or
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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