Posted by Gabbix2 on September 7, 2005, at 21:53:33
In reply to Super-Critical Science Question about Fingers!, posted by Snoozin on September 7, 2005, at 21:41:59
> OK, so I'm in Chicago for a business conference, and I'm kind of lonely and don't know what to do. So, since I'm holed up in a swanky hotel, I decided to take a super-long, super-hot shower in the posh spa-like shower.
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> I was in there so long, my fingertips wrinkled all up! I remember this from when I was a kid, but
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> WHAT CAUSES IT????????
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> I won't be able to sleep tonight until someone tells me. :-)
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> Thanks!Okay, the top layer of skin on the body is covered with scales called the stratum corneum. On the soles of the feet and the palms though, it's 40% thicker than on the rest of the body. This area is easily dehydrated (think of your heels) and so it absorbs water really easily.
It's most noticeable on the fingers and toes because they are smaller, but it does happen on the heels too.Have a good sleep love,
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