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6. Loss of Elasticity

Well-hydrated skin will snap back quickly when gently pinched. A person who is dehydrated will have compromised turgor, which means the skin remains elevated for a moment and returns to normal slowly. A turgor test is common when a doctor attempts to determine whether a patient is dehydrated.

10 Dehydration Symptoms

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