Skin is the largest organ of the body. It also contains the highest concentration of nociceptors, alerting us to pain at the surface level with the intent to mitigate harm from noxious stimuli. A veritable trip wire for threats from the external environment, it offers palpable and visible responses in the dermatological layer, providing opportunities
From skin to soul: What pain reveals about our health originally appeared in KevinMD.com.
