Superficial Wounds

There is just something about a superficial wound that makes it so painful.

Paper cuts. The roof of my mouth when I eat potato chips. A burn.

These are skin-deep wounds. But, they hurt.

And, yes, I know the science behind it. It's all about perception. There are more nerves in these sense-feeling areas of the body.  Plus, these areas are also used most frequently. Plus, a small cut has a more focused area of pain.

But, come one, let's get a paper cut on my thigh. I probably wouldn't feel a thing.

Moral of the Story: These little cuts hurt.