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Why do paper cuts hurt so much, and sometimes more than deeper cuts caused by sharp objects?

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Sensitive nerve ends: By god's creation or so , our superficial skin structures are supplied with very sensitive nerve endings and pain receptors , may be a natural mechanism to protect from environmental stimuli . Since paper cuts very superficial cuts we feel lore pain than deeper cuts.

Answered 4/12/2013

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