Wondering Why Paper Cuts Hurt So Much? Here's The Truth Behind Those Incredibly Painful, Incredibly Tiny Cuts

Oct 17, 2018 by apost team

A small paper cut shouldn't be anything to be concerned about, but it can be one of the worst pains that you experience. There is a science behind why a simple cut hurts so bad, even for those who tend to deal well with pain.

Whether you're opening an envelope or you sorting papers, the paper decides to turn its back on you and cuts your finger. It's surprising, and it's painful, even though most paper cuts barely break the skin. This is a cut that can sometimes hurt worse than a significant injury for some people.

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A paper cut can happen to any age and any gender. Short of keeping pressure on it with a paper towel or tissue, all you can really do is put a Band-aid on it until it heals so that it stays clean.

Since paper is so thin, it can easily cut the surface of your skin. Most pieces of paper are thinner than a blade on a knife! However, paper isn't always smooth. The cut that it leaves behind is often jagged, which makes the cut that results feel even more painful than a cut from another object.

Most paper cuts are on your fingers, which is perhaps the most sensitive skin on your body because of the higher number of pain receptors. Since there are fewer pain receptors on your leg or your arm, a paper cut likely wouldn't be as painful.

Watch the video below to find out more about why paper cuts tend to hurt worse than other injuries on your body.

Do you have a better understanding now of why paper cuts hurt so much? Tell all your friends, too! Knowledge is power, after all. Let us know what your worst papercut ever was in the comments.