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Human anatomy: if you're rinsing a cut on your skin, why does cold water feel better than hot?

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Dr. Gregory Hines answered

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Vaso-constriction: Cold water constricts blood vessels, and therefore helps to prevent accumulation of inflammatory chemicals that cause it to hurt.

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Answered 10/14/2015

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A member asked:

Human anatomy: if you're rinsing a cut on your skin, why does cold water feel better than hot?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gregory Hines answered

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

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