Published by Michele Behrens, Jannuary 22, 2020.

Variations in sweat pH, i.e., acidity or alkalinity, can tell whether the body is dehydrated and can aid the diagnosis of skin conditions such as dermatitis, acne and other skin infections.

In diabetic patients, for example, sweat pH may serve as a good indicator of other life-threatening conditions. For instance, during excessive and/or night sweating, a high pH may be caused by a prolonged period of low blood glucose that warrants medical intervention.

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