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Skin - Clammy
Alternate Names : Clammy Skin, Cold Sweat, Sweat - Cold
Definition Skin that is cool, moist, and usually pale.
Overview & Considerations
Clammy skin may be an indication of an emergency situation, and the doctor should be notified immediately.
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• Definition
• Clammy Skin: Overview & Considerations
• Clammy Skin: Common Causes
• Clammy Skin: Home Care & Treatment
• Call your Health Care Provider if
• What to Expect at your Health Care Provider's Office
Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Cardiogenic Shock
• Heart Attack
• Hypovolemic Shock
• Septic Shock
Tests & Exams
• Blood Pressure
• Pulse
Other Topics
• Breathing Difficulty
• Heat Emergencies
• Paleness
• Physical Examination
• Shock
• Stress and Anxiety
• Vital Signs
Review Date : 2/19/2002
Reviewed By : Todd Severson, M.D., Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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