Even shallow paper cuts hurt intensely due to several biological and physical factors:
: Fingertips have the highest concentration of pain receptors (nociceptors) in the body. Even shallow paper cuts hurt intensely due to
: Because paper cuts often don't bleed much, they don't form a protective scab, leaving nerve endings exposed to air and constant irritation. they don't form a protective scab
: At a microscopic level, paper edges are jagged like a saw, tearing the skin rather than making a clean slice. Even shallow paper cuts hurt intensely due to