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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>== Paper Cut ==<br />
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[[File:Thumb_Open_Paper_Cut-_photo.jpg|A close-up of a paper cut on a thumb|thumb|right]]<br />
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A '''paper cut''' is a common type of [[minor injury]] that occurs when a piece of [[paper]] or other thin, sharp material slices a person's [[skin]]. Despite being a minor injury, paper cuts can be surprisingly painful due to the density of [[nerve endings]] in the [[fingertips]] and the thinness of the cut, which can irritate the nerves more than a deeper cut might.<br />
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== Causes ==<br />
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Paper cuts typically occur when a person handles paper carelessly or quickly, such as when flipping through pages or handling stacks of paper. The edges of paper can be sharp enough to cut the skin, especially if the paper is thick or if the edge is particularly crisp. The most common areas affected by paper cuts are the [[fingers]] and [[hands]], as these are the parts of the body most frequently used to handle paper.<br />
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== Symptoms ==<br />
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The primary symptom of a paper cut is a sharp, stinging pain at the site of the cut. This pain is often disproportionate to the size of the injury due to the high concentration of nerve endings in the skin of the fingers. The cut may also bleed slightly and can be accompanied by redness and swelling.<br />
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== Treatment ==<br />
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Most paper cuts heal on their own without the need for medical treatment. However, to prevent [[infection]], it is important to clean the cut with [[soap]] and [[water]] and to apply an [[antiseptic]] if available. Covering the cut with a [[bandage]] can help protect it from further irritation and contamination. If a paper cut becomes infected, it may require medical attention.<br />
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== Prevention ==<br />
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To prevent paper cuts, individuals can take several precautions:<br />
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* Handle paper carefully and slowly.<br />
* Use [[paper clips]] or [[staples]] to hold papers together instead of fingers.<br />
* Wear [[gloves]] when handling large amounts of paper.<br />
* Use a [[letter opener]] instead of fingers to open envelopes.<br />
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== Related pages ==<br />
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* [[Cut (wound)]]<br />
* [[First aid]]<br />
* [[Skin]]<br />
* [[Pain]]<br />
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