Why does a small cut, like a itsy bitsy tear near your fingernail sometimes hurt just as much if not more than a larger more noticeable wound?

Question

Why does a small cut, like a itsy bitsy tear near your fingernail sometimes hurt just as much if not more than a larger more noticeable wound?

In: Biology

Answer 1

It’s all about nerve endings exposed. Ppl with 3 degree burns don’t feel pain on the 3rd degree burn areas themselves bc the nerve endings are burned away… it’s the 1st & 2nd degree ones that are so horrifically painful.