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Life Sciences => Cells, Microbes & Viruses => Topic started by: thedoc on 01/04/2012 09:31:02

Title: Why does alcohol make cuts sting?
Post by: thedoc on 01/04/2012 09:31:02
Steven Wasmer  asked the Naked Scientists:
   Chris,

Good morning and great show! I was just using some disinfectant gel on my hands and discovered I had a small cut on my hand. Obviously the alcohol immediately burned in the wound. I was wondering what is it about alcohol which causes this burning sensation?

Thanks for a great show.

Steven W  
PA USA    

What do you think?