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Archive Home > 2008 > October > 02 > A tiny paper cut, a whole lot of pain

A tiny paper cut, a whole lot of pain

By Dr. Mitchell Hecht / The Bulletin
October 2, 2008

Q: Can you explain why paper cuts are so painful? —T.W., Huntsville, Ala .

A: There are several reasons: First of all, if you examine a ripped piece of paper or cardboard you’ll notice that it’s made from many jagged fibers that are held together as paper. That....

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