According to many people, the cause of this wrinkle “the skin absorbs water and therefore swells and bends” Although this may be the intention, research from years ago shows that this is not the case.

Within a maximum of 30 minutes, look at what is under the crumpled hands and feet in the water. In addition It is also a harbinger of some diseases We are sure that you will look at your hands again when you hear that this could happen.

The skin’s response to being underwater is actually the result of an evolutionary adaptation.

Wrinkled fingers are the result of prolonged contact of our skin with water, but the reason for this reaction is: It’s not just that water softens the skin. According to a study published in 1935, this situation has disappeared nervous system It was discovered to be an active process controlled by

Even in a simple example, such as finger amputation, if when nerve pathways are damaged Fingers do not wrinkle under water. Of course, don’t try this!

It is part of our autonomic nervous system that controls the wrinkling of our fingers.

Our autonomic nervous system; It performs unconscious functions such as regulating body temperature, controlling heart rate and controlling digestion. Research shows that the small muscles, especially those in our fingertips, are activated when we are underwater. These muscles too pulling on blood vessels under the skin It makes the skin look wrinkled.

Finger wrinkles actually have an evolutionary purpose. And that is ‘better grip’.

From a biological perspective, wrinkling our fingers has likely given us certain benefits in the past. In another 2011 study, wet and dry objects of different sizes/types were soaked in warm water for 30 minutes. Participants with dry and wrinkled fingers was handled by.

Subjects with wrinkled fingers were more likely to grasp the object than subjects with dry fingers. it was faster. However, there was no difference in the moving point.

Thanks to the research, wrinkled fingers can actually be used on wet surfaces. More effective at holding objects That was revealed. The researchers’ first thought is that this could reduce the sensitivity of our fingertips or increase the risk of damage from catching on objects.

Another idea is to provide better grip on wet stones or other slippery surfaces. Thanks to this feature, our ancestors collected food from wet vegetation or streams more easily and with wrinkles in their toes. In the rain he had a better grip.

Wrinkled fingers can also indicate certain diseases.

There are other clues on this subject. For example wrinkles, Less noticeable in salt water and it lasts longer than fresh water. The possible reason is that in salt water, the salinity between the skin and the environment is low.

There are other mysteries related to the subject. women’s fingers, It takes longer to wrinkle than in men. Some skin conditions such as psoriasis and vitiligo take longer. In patients with cystic fibrosis, the wrinkles appear not only on the fingers, but also on the palms of the hands, and they are excessive.

In patients suffering from type 2 diabetes and heart failure When the hands enter the water, the wrinkles decrease. Additionally, if one hand wrinkles less than the other, even when left in the water for the same amount of time, this may be an early sign of Parkinson’s disease.

There are those who agree with the research on finger wrinkles, from evolutionary processes to diseases, and there are also those who are against it. According to some, this is absolutely true an incidental physiological response.

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