why would someones skin be leaking fluids?
403637
There is a medical condition where the skin will "weep" albumin (a protein in the blood that helps make it liquid)
726200
People who have poor sleeping habits usually experience this. A high sodium diet or drinking water near bedtime can cause fluids to be retained in the eye. Normally, this should not happen. But poor sleep causes the body to forego some functions, like deal with water in your eyes.\n\nThat is why most beauty gurus recommend a cold compress to get down the swelling (it is similar to swelling in some injuries). Also, since it goes away as the day passes, that means that it is nothing serious, and is most likely related to a habit, like sleep :)
285124
Because someone spilled something on it.
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Could be renal insuffiency, meaning his kidneys can't get rid of all the fluid from his body, or he could be developing CHF (congestive heart failure), which means his heart isn't able to effectively circulate the fluid in his body. It could be a combination of both.\n It could be swelling from poor blood circulation, or a liver problem if he consumes alcohol. \nIt's hard to say without a through medical history. It sounds like one of the first 2 to me, so he better get to the doctor, fast(I mean like yesterday if he wants to live!)Both can be deadly. His body is telling him something and he better listen.
1165694
Maybe you are allergic to the ingredients in alcohol or it could be that your body is holding in water due to the alcohol.
279748
could be heavy water retention go see a doc
439432
Ok obviously this is for a class - so why don't you consult your text book.  The answer will be in there.  Think about it logically too - your skin, in an of itself is a natual barrier.  It is made of tightly packed cells that are keratinized to prevent too much water getting in.  Get the drift...??
79920
not a lot because they usually just loose sweat (water), which they gain back when they replace the fluids they've lost
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It might be lack of water, so make sure you're drinking plenty of fluids. Also when you get a bath or shower use a body scrub and just scrub off all the dead skin, as it may just be that.
928948
It's usually a sign of an infection.  See your doc.
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Water is too hot, or you may have bad circulation.
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If you stay in the water TOO LONG then your skin is obviously going to because you've deepend the D.N.A lines\nToo much science stuff to understand? Ask your local neighbour!
838909
people get dehydrated when excessive body fluid is lost.. fluid does not only come in water, it can also be blood.. fluids can be lost through perspiration, urination and even breathing.. \n\nSigns are rough skin, poor skin turgor, sunken fontanels and eyeballs..Diarrhea is one illness that can cause dehydration that makes it one of the leading causes of death in children..
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It might just be a skin condition.. or something to do with your genetics and all that... I have that same problem.. it doesn't bother me, so i don't think you should worry.. probobly just a minor non-harmful sideffect of something.. hasn't harmed me or you yet.. so it probobly wont.. don't worry that much about it.
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That is really bad!\nThey MUST go to a doctor.\nThey are poisoning their system.\nThere is a reason behind it.  Diet, blockage, cancer, some disorder.\nYou should have at least one a DAY.  \nDon't mess around with other people that are not doctors either, to get flushed out or whatever.  There is a serious medical problem.
768691
Could be an infection.
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It can be just periodic fluid retention from too much sodium.  It could indicate some degree of heart failure, or could have to do with pregnancy.  Have this person check with the doc, as the underlying cause may need immediate attention.  Also the fluid retention may be in other areas also, such as around the heart and lungs, and could cause significant problems.