Explanation:
When you stay in water for a long time, your fingers don’t actually shrink — instead they appear wrinkled or shriveled. This is not always normal; sometimes it can be a sign of underlying issues. Here are 5 possible causes:
5 Reasons Your Fingers Shrink or Wrinkle in Water
1. Overactive Nervous System
Your body wrinkles fingers in water to improve grip. If it happens too quickly or too often, it may indicate an overactive sympathetic nervous system.
2. Dehydration
If your body is low on water, the skin loses elasticity. So when you go into water, fingers may wrinkle faster than normal.
3. Vitamin Deficiencies
Especially Vitamin B3, B7 (Biotin) and Vitamin E deficiencies make skin thin, dry or easily wrinkled.
4. Thyroid Issues
Hypothyroidism can weaken skin tissues. As a result, even short exposure to water causes wrinkling or shrinking.
5. Poor Blood Circulation
Conditions like Raynaud’s syndrome can reduce blood flow to fingers, making them wrinkle unusually fast when exposed to water.
