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What is the term for wrinkled skin that has been in water too long?

Pruney or wrinkled skin due to prolonged exposure to water is often referred to as "pruney fingers" or "waterlogged skin." This temporary condition is caused by the outer layer of skin absorbing water and swelling, which then causes the skin to wrinkle or pucker.


What are Sea water's effects on the body?

dessication, the water is drawn from your body by the salt. Also some pruney fingers if you stay in long enough


What are the sideaffects of minoricenedinda?

your hair falls out, your fingers get pruney, you can communicate with your cat, you have random cravings, you start slapping a wall when it gets too quiet, and you scream at flies.


Why do our fingers and toes get all puffy when you spend too much time in water?

this is because your skin is not actually completely watertight. It acts like a semipermiable membrane (look it up) and osmotic drag pulls water into the tissues which is most noticeable in your fingers and toes because they have lots of surface area and relatively little tissue . If you are in water that has more stuff dissolved in it you can actually have water sucked out of your body through your skin and become dehydrated. (this happens in the Dead Sea)


Why do my nails bother me when i do dishes?

When doing dishes, your nails get softer as they absorb water and adapt to the conditions of the water, similar to how your fingers get pruney when you have your hands in water for extended periods of time. Nails get soft and weak, especially if they are already thin or weak, so that would be why your nails feel a bit strange or frail when you are doing dishes.


What happens when you dip your fingers into a bowl of water does skin get wet?

no, actually your skin makes an instant wax barrier before it is inserted into water preventing it from getting wet. When you remove it from water, the wax barrier disappears!


Why do your fingers and toes appeared wrinkled when wet for a long time?

You have natural oils on your skin that at first repels the water. But if you are in the water long enough, the oils disappear and leave your fingers and toes wrinkled. They have absorbed water but it will go away soon after you dry.


How do I get myself wet?

Take your fingers and stick them in your


Why do your fingers stay pruny?

When your fingers are submerged in water for a prolonged period, the outer layer of skin absorbs water and swells. The wrinkles or prune-like appearance is the skin adapting to the increased water content and enhancing grip in wet conditions. They return to normal once they are dry.


What causes fingers to get wrinkled up after soaking in water?

When fingers soak in water, the outer layer of skin absorbs it and swells. This causes the skin to wrinkle as the swollen skin expands beyond its normal capacity. The wrinkles help improve grip on wet objects by channeling the water away.


Can you feel current on 9 volt battery with wet fingers?

You should be able to. If not your fingers, than use your tongue.


Is water dry?

Water isn't wet by itself, but it makes other materials wet when it sticks to the surface of them.