Why the Soles of the Feet Itch So Intensely

This video essay explores why the soles of the feet itch so intensely, what makes plantar skin different from the rest of the body, and why the causes can involve both the skin and the nervous system. From athlete’s foot to palmoplantar psoriasis to neuropathic itch, the science shows that the soles of the feet are a unique sensory surface, which is exactly why itch there can feel so hard to ignore. #feet #soles #toes #solesofthefeet #itching #footscience #plantarskin #neurology #dermatology #foothealth #nervoussystem #skin