Firm stroking of human skin leads to vasodilatation possibly due to the release of substance P

Author: Morhenn V.B.¹

Source: Journal of Dermatological Science, Volume 22, Number 2, February 2000 , pp. 138-144(7)

Publisher: Elsevier

Keywords: Substance P; Massaging; Human skin; Nitric oxide

Language: English

Document Type: Research article

DOI: 10.1016/S0923-1811(99)00059-6

Affiliations: 1: California Skin Research Institute, 15222-B Avenue of Science, San Diego, CA, USA

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