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Circadian change of sweating rate measured locally by the resistance hygrometry method in man

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There existed circadian change in the sweating rate locally measured from the anterior of the left thigh: the sweating rate showed a remarkable decline during the period 2.00–5.00 h, while at other times throughout the day it generally remained high. This reduction seemed to be independent of sleep or sleeplessness.

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  1. Laboratory of Physiology, Department of Clothing Sciences, Nara Women's University, 630, Nara, Japan

    H. Tokura, T. Ohta & M. Shimomoto

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Acknowledgment. The authors thank sincerely the late Prof. S. Mizunashi for her constant encouragement throughout the work. This research was aided by a grant from Japan Chemical Fiber Association.

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Tokura, H., Ohta, T. & Shimomoto, M. Circadian change of sweating rate measured locally by the resistance hygrometry method in man. Experientia 35, 615–616 (1979). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01960354

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