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human
ELI5: Why does the ripping of the skin near the thumb's nail hurt more than any other part of the body and case inflammation more often?
gpt
I don't know about the "causing inflammation more often" part, but the fingers are specifically chock-full of receptors for stimuli. Fingertips are one of the most touch-sensitive parts of the body. This is why fingertips and nails are used as a specific form of torture, as well. They hurt a lot because there are a lot of receptors there, including for pain.