Why does it hurt if a fresh wound comes in contact with water, e. g. while taking a shower?

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Why does it hurt if a fresh wound comes in contact with water, e. g. while taking a shower?

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cutaneous hyperalgesia

The cut or wound exposes surface level nerves, and the contact with something foreign (especially that with electrolytes, water, salt, etc .) Causes the nerves to fire off.

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