Skin Sensitivity – Thermoregulation and Skin Impulses with Dr. Erin Madigan-Fleck

The skin acts as a primary sensory organ, detecting external stimuli and stressors such as cold, heat, pain, mechanical pressure, and immune or inflammatory responses. Cutaneous nerve fibers monitor changes in skin temperature, pH, and inflammation, sending signals to the central nervous system (CNS). Skin sensitivity can cause unpleasant sensations such as burning, stinging, tingling, pricking, or itching in response to normal stimuli. These sensations suggest possible dysfunction of intra-epidermal nerve fibers involved in pain, temperature, and itch perception, potentially leading to further skin imbalances and irritations. This lecture will examine the mechanisms underlying skin sensitivity and barrier integrity, how thermoregulatory pathways influence skin inflammation and sensitivity, and various methods to mitigate the impacts of skin sensitivity.

Dr. Erin Madigan-Fleck NMD, LE,LEI

cost of class is $75