Why Alcohol Always Makes a Cut Sting

You'll be relieved to find out your skin isn't actually burning, so why does it still feel that way?

Science Why Alcohol Always Makes 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? READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE A Mysterious Part of Your Brain That Makes You Afraid 6 Things You Should Never Do During a Lightning Storm The Slowest Animals on the Planet You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Today I Learned newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here A Dotdash Brand 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2018 Dotdash - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.