What causes random cuts?

Cuts and scrapes happen when your skin is accidentally broken or worn away. This can be the result of a fall, banging against a hard object, or being cut by something sharp. We all get cuts sometimes, but some people are more prone to these injuries than others.

Why do I have little cuts on my fingertips?

In most cases, cracked and peeling skin around the fingertips is caused by dry skin. Many people also experience dry skin from frequent handwashing, since soap that is needed to remove bacteria and other germs from the skin also dries it out.

Why do I keep getting random scars?

Common causes of scars include injury, surgery, and infection. As scar tissue begins to form, it may appear red, raised, and hard, but over time it fades, flattens, and softens. Depending on the type of injury, the depth of the wound, and the person’s skin type, this process takes months.

Why do I always get paper cuts?

The problem arises when there’s enough pressure on the paper to cut the skin. Most commonly, paper cuts are caused by sheets of paper that are bundled together with one sheet being dislodged from the rest. The other sheets hold the loose one in position, causing it to act like a razor blade and slice your skin. Ouch.

Why do I get dermatitis on my hands?

What causes hand dermatitis? In many people, hand dermatitis happens because of direct damage to the skin by harsh chemicals as well as irritants, especially soap, detergent and repeated contact with water. This is called irritant contact dermatitis.

Why does my skin mark so easily?

Dermatographia can occur at any age, but it tends to be more common in teenagers and young adults. If you have other skin conditions, such as dry skin or dermatitis, you may be more susceptible to dermatographia. Any skin condition that causes a frequent urge to scratch may increase your risk.

Why do small cuts hurt more than big ones?

There are more nerve fibers (called nociceptors) per square inch in your fingertips than most other areas of your body. When you get a paper cut, the paper slices through these nerve fibers, resulting in many pain signals being sent to your brain.

Does lotion prevent paper cuts?

Use an envelope moisturizer. This will help you avoid paper cuts on your fingers, tongue, and lips.