redness

American  

[red-nis] / ˈrɛd nɪs /

noun

1. the quality or state of being red.

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Etymology

Origin of redness

before 900; Middle English rednesse, Old English rēadnes; red ¹, -ness

Example Sentences

UV radiation can injure DNA and generate oxidative stress in skin cells, which in turn triggers inflammation that causes the familiar redness, pain, and blistering of sunburn.

From Science Daily

For Abby, the aim is to freshen her skin, keep it healthy, and hopefully, treat the acne she's lived with for many years by reducing scarring and redness.

From BBC

Symptoms include lumps in chest, breast or armpit, changes in the shape of breast, redness, rashes or texture changes and any pain that does not go away.

From BBC

Consumers of Mitchum's 48-hour roll-on anti-perspirant and deodorant complained on social media of having "agonising weeping spots", redness and irritation after using the product.

From BBC

When they finally saw their father the following day, Richard said he "noticed redness in the face and the lips were purple and pink", according to the magistrate's summary.

From BBC