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What would make a childs skin feel sticky?

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Dr. Sheila Calderon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

candy: Kids touch lots of sticky things. If it is not a simple problem that is easily washed off take your child to the pediatrician. If your child plays actively it may be sweat.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 10/12/2013

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