hello why do your fingers and toes get watter logged but not the rest of your body
Hello! When fingers and toes get waterlogged, it is primarily because those parts of the body have higher concentrations of sweat glands and blood vessels that are close to the surface. Let me explain further how this process occurs.
Our bodies have a natural mechanism to regulate temperature called thermoregulation. Sweating is one way our bodies cool down when we get too hot. When we are immersed in water, the outer layer of our skin absorbs moisture, causing our fingers and toes to prune or wrinkle.
The outermost layer of our skin, called the stratum corneum, acts as a barrier to prevent excessive water absorption. However, the skin on our fingers and toes is thinner and more permeable than the skin on the rest of our body. This allows more water to be absorbed, which leads to waterlogging.
Additionally, blood vessels in our fingers and toes constrict in response to cold water. This constriction reduces blood flow to the extremities, making it easier for water to be absorbed.
It's important to note that while our fingers and toes may become waterlogged, the rest of our body is not fully waterproof. However, the thickness and composition of the skin on other body parts provide a better resistance to water absorption, resulting in less noticeable changes.
If you want to avoid waterlogged fingers and toes, you can try limiting the duration of water exposure or wearing gloves and socks to provide an extra barrier.