Abstract
Conclusions
Iron excretion in sweat from the forearm of normal subjects and patients with iron overload is similar, with values in the lower range of normal. Deferoxamine has no appreciable effect on sweat iron concentration.
The author wishes to express his appreciation to Dr. Elmer B. Brown for encouragement and valuable criticism during this work, and to Mrs. Barbara Chipman for excellent technical assistance.
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