The Mystery of Wrinkled Fingers: An Amazing Reaction of Your Body

Why are certain areas concerned?

Have you ever wondered why your belly doesn’t wrinkle in the water? Only the extremities (hands and feet) develop these wrinkles, and for good reason: they are our main tools for interacting with the environment. Their thicker skin and lack of sebaceous glands makes them particularly receptive to this phenomenon.

Should we be alarmed by these folds?

In 99% of cases, these wrinkles are completely benign. They fade naturally soon after drying. It’s just your body that’s functioning normally! On the other hand, if these folds appear without contact with water, or if they are accompanied by irritation, itching or discoloration, a medical consultation is necessary to check that there is no underlying problem.

Small wrinkles, great intelligence

The next time you get out of the bath with wrinkled fingers, remember: this is not a flaw, but proof that your body has remarkable ingenuity. An almost invisible but formidably effective adaptation to better live with the elements… even with your feet in the water!