MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -Symptoms of Salty Skin Those who sweat heavily or have high concentrations of salt in their sweat may notice their skin tastes salty once their sweat dries. People with salty skin may also notice dried white salt crystals on their skin or clothing.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sodium (Na+). This is released to help maintain the sodium balance in your body. It’s what makes your sweat taste salty.

Detailed explanation-3: -People with cystic fibrosis tend to have two to five times the normal amount of salt in their sweat, so often the first CF symptom parents notice is that they taste salty when they kiss their baby.