Glabrous skin
Concept
Specialized skin on the palms, soles of the feet, and upper half of the face that acts as portals for heat exchange with the environment, crucial for body temperature regulation during sleep.
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Sleep Toolkit: Tools for Optimizing Sleep & Sleep-Wake Timing
Andrew Huberman
Specialized skin on the palms, soles of the feet, and upper half of the face that acts as portals for heat exchange with the environment, crucial for body temperature regulation during sleep.
Using Deliberate Cold Exposure for Health and Performance | Huberman Lab Podcast #66
Andrew Huberman
Smooth, hairless skin on the palms, soles of feet, and upper face, which contain specialized vascular structures (arterio-venous anastomoses) that allow for efficient heat exchange and rapid body cooling.