A medical comparison diagram demonstrating the skin turgor test. The left side depicts healthy, hydrated skin that returns to normal instantly after pinching. The right side depicts dehydrated skin that remains elevated (tented) after being pinched.
A medical comparison diagram demonstrating the skin turgor test. The left side depicts healthy, hydrated skin that returns to normal instantly after pinching. The right side depicts dehydrated skin that remains elevated (tented) after being pinched.