J Mech Behav Biomed Mater May 2025 PMID 39965356

On the repeatability of wrinkling topography patterns in the fingers of water immersed human skin.

Rachel Laytin, Guy K German

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The group mostly demonstrates high interest and supportive agreement with the article, with comments referencing how the pattern's stability relates to blood vessel pathways and possible neurological diagnoses. The tone varies from scientific acknowledgment to curiosity-driven elaboration, suggesting that the discussion is both engaged and reflective of the study's implications.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the validity and importance of the study, especially regarding the stability of wrinkling patterns and their biological implications.

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The topic of skin wrinkling and its biological relevance sparks curiosity among readers, evidenced by enthusiasm in post descriptions and praise for the research.

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Posts delve into the details of the methodology and implications, such as connections between nerve damage and wrinkle patterns, showing a moderate level of thoughtful engagement.

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Abstract in brief

  • The study explores finger wrinkling caused by water immersion, which helps improve grip strength, and investigates the surface patterns (topography) of these wrinkles.
  • It suggests that vasoconstriction, the tightening of blood vessels beneath the skin, influences not only the formation but also the consistent pattern of these wrinkles over time.
  • Through image analysis and comparison at different times, the research finds that the shape and orientation of finger wrinkles remain quite stable, indicating a repeatable and predictable pattern.]

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(1) Publicação do estudo: Laytin & German (2025). On the repeatability of wrinkling topography patterns in the fingers of water immersed human skin. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, Volume 165, 106935. https://t.co/9NqOvV7ca4

May 17, 2025 · 9 likes · 1 share · 30,616 followers View post →
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“On the repeatability of wrinkling topography patterns in the fingers of water immersed human skin” by Guy German et al. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials https://t.co/HEz4f2vj57

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(1) Publicação do estudo: Laytin & German (2025). On the repeatability of wrinkling topography patterns in the fingers of water immersed human skin. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, Volume 165, 106935. doi.org/10.1016/j.jm...

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Masahito Yasuda@Dermatologist
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水に浸けた指のシワ模様は毎回ほぼ同じ!40℃で30分浸漬後の画像比較で相関0.94。血管収縮が作る個人固有パターンで指紋とは別の生体サイン / On the repeatability of wrinkling topography patterns in the fingers o... https://t.co/cZjoE6nir9

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@sanguineblood @CH4R10T_TV Apparently people who dont get the effect have "median nerve damage in their fingers", so this could relate to a central nervous abnormality. ('On the repeatability of wrinkling topography patterns in the fingers of water immersed human skin' Laytin, German, 2025)

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@sanguineblood @CH4R10T_TV Apparently people who dont get the effect have "median nerve damage in their fingers", so this could relate to a central nervous abnormality. ('On the repeatability of wrinkling topography patterns in the fingers of water immersed human skin' Laytin, German, 2025)

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The pruney pattern in soaked finger wrinkle folds follows the paths of blood vessels below the skin’s surface. https://t.co/e4dsWEsTf6 R. Laytin and G. K. German Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials Vol. 165, May 2025. doi: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2025.106935. https://t.co/DzJuUIJi3a

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Masahito Yasuda@Dermatologist
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水に浸けた指のシワ模様は毎回ほぼ同じ!40℃で30分浸漬後の画像比較で相関0.94。血管収縮が作る個人固有パターンで指紋とは別の生体サイン / On the repeatability of wrinkling topography patterns in the fingers o... https://t.co/cZjoE6nir9

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RT @AtualizadoSaber: (1) Publicação do estudo: Laytin & German (2025). On the repeatability of wrinkling topography patterns in the finger…

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(1) Publicação do estudo: Laytin & German (2025). On the repeatability of wrinkling topography patterns in the fingers of water immersed human skin. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, Volume 165, 106935. doi.org/10.1016/j.jm...

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(1) Publicação do estudo: Laytin & German (2025). On the repeatability of wrinkling topography patterns in the fingers of water immersed human skin. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, Volume 165, 106935. https://t.co/9NqOvV7ca4

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“On the repeatability of wrinkling topography patterns in the fingers of water immersed human skin” by Guy German et al. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials https://t.co/HEz4f2vj57

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