This goal of this study was to develop cutaneous biomarkers for PD. Twenty patients with distal sensory and autonomic neuropathy underwent examinations, autonomic testing, and skin biopsies to measure α-Synuclein density within the epidermis, and nerve fibers that stimulate the sweat glands (sudomotor) and ‘move the hair’ – gooseflesh (pilomotor). READ MORE
Source: Neurology