SirDuke6 OP t1_j29p7tt wrote on December 30, 2022 at 5:41 PM

Reply to comment by ThePhoenixBird2022 in ELI5: Why does putting one foot out from under the blankets bring so much relief of heat while laying in bed? by SirDuke6

So would it be pretty much anywhere that has blood vessels close to the skin? Pretty much anywhere that doesnt have much fat/muscle underneath the skin?

bkydx t1_j2e845c wrote on December 31, 2022 at 4:41 PM

No.

You have 2 types of skin.

Cutaneous - Thick, harry, pigmented, less pores, Doesn't transfer heat in or out of your body well.

Glabrous skin - Hairless, pigment less, Lots of pores. Transfers heat well.

Glabrous skin is located on your palms/soles and forehead.