Comparison of Brain Functional Response to Mechanical Prickling Stimuli to the Glabrous and Hairy Skin

August 2023 in “ Skin Research and Technology ”

Qicai Wang, Yuan Tao, Tao Sun, Jie Yuan, Jiayu Ao, Xinghua Hong, Zimin Jin, Fangmeng Zeng, Yutian Lei

TLDR Hairy skin feels prickling more intensely than smooth skin.

The study concludes that mechanical stimulation to hairy skin evokes a stronger prickle sensation, which includes both pain and itch, compared to glabrous skin.

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