The relation between human hair follicle density and touch perception

Abstract Unmyelinated low threshold C-tactile fibers moderate pleasant aspects of touch. These fibers respond optimally to stroking stimulation of the skin with slow velocities (1–10 cm/s). Low threshold mechanoreceptors are arranged around hair follicles in rodent skin. If valid also in humans, hai...

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Main Authors: Emma H. Jönsson, Johanna Bendas, Kerstin Weidner, Johan Wessberg, Håkan Olausson, Helena Backlund Wasling, Ilona Croy
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: Nature Portfolio 2017
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/a991b87104974bd89df03c5500ab4e64
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