Measures of Skin Turgor in Humans: A Systematic Review of the Literature.

Background: Many studies use similar methods to measure skin turgor, but there is no gold standard method that is being followed in clinics or hospitals.

Purpose: The purpose of this systematic review was to determine if there is any consistent method to measure skin turgor in humans that is valid and reliable.

Methods: Topics of interest for turgor assessment included dehydration; skin integrity, including wounds and skin flaps; and fluid/electrolyte balance for adults 18 years and older.