prune skin

[mightyWBA]

My 9 year old daughter wants to know why your fingers and toes go all wrinkly when you stay in the bath too long.

Thankyou

[Ethel]

http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/mysteries/wrinkl es.html

[mightyWBA]

cheers ethel,very informative link.

[katcaf1985]

because unlike the rest of the skin on your body, they are not waterproof and so the water soaks in and doesnt run off like it does on your back, arms etc. watch next time your in the shower