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Definition

Moist skin is skin that feels slightly wet or damp to the touch..

Alternative Names

Wet skin, skin wetness, dampskin.

Synopsis

Moist skin is an indication that the body is sweating (perspiring). Perspiration is the release of liquid from the sweat glands of the body, a normal body function to help the body stay cool. We are born with two to four million sweat glands and we sweat more in hot environments, when we exercise or when we are nervous, embarrassed or frightened. If, however, the skin is generally moist from sweat in absence of these conditions, and accompanied by weight loss, fever, shortness of breath, chest palpitations, chest pain or other symptoms, it may be an indication of an underlying medical condition.

Associated Diagnoses

Treatments

Assess and treat the underlying condition.

Call 911:

If you experience moist skin along with any of these symptoms:

Chest pain
Confusion
Passing out or fainting
Sweating profusely
Bleeding
Jaw pain
Severe headache
Blindness or visual changes
Abdominal pain
Pallor (pale skin)
Dizziness

Written by: JC Jones MA, RN
Reviewed by: Paul Auerbach, MD
Written: September 13, 2007
Last Updated: September 30, 2007
Published By: Healthline Networks Inc.