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

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

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.