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[Evaluation of the skin sympathetic function by the decrease of skin temperature at the finger tip immersed into cold

M Kunimoto

    Rinsho Shinkeigaku = Clinical Neurology
    |August 1, 1989
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    Area of Science:

    • Physiology
    • Neuroscience
    • Dermatology

    Context:

    • The sympathetic nervous system regulates skin blood flow and temperature.
    • Assessing sympathetic function is crucial for diagnosing various neurological and vascular conditions.

    Purpose:

    • To investigate the relationship between skin temperature changes and sympathetic nervous system activity.
    • To evaluate the utility of a cold water immersion test for assessing sympathetic function.

    Summary:

    • Skin temperature decrease in normal subjects during cold water immersion correlated with increased skin sympathetic activity.
    • Patients with sympathetic nervous system lesions showed impaired skin temperature responses.
    • The cold water immersion test primarily reflects efferent sympathetic pathways.

    Impact:

    • This study highlights the cold water immersion test as a valuable tool for evaluating skin sympathetic function.
    • Findings aid in the diagnosis and understanding of conditions affecting the sympathetic nervous system.

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