Why Does Alcohol Make a Cut Sting?

You'll be relieved to find out your skin isn't actually burning, so why does it still feel that way?
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Why Does Alcohol Make a Cut Sting?
If you've ever applied alcohol to a cut or wound, you know it stings and burns. It doesn't matter which type of alcohol you use -- ethanol, isopropyl, and rubbing alcohol all produce the effect. Your skin isn't actually burning, so why does it feel that way?
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