skin reaction

American  

noun

1. an irritation or inflammation of the skin due to an allergy or infection, brought about by natural means or by a skin test.

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Example Sentences

It may also result in contact dermatitis, often an itchy skin reaction.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 1, 2023

This plant tends to give people a more intense allergic skin reaction than poison oak, said Trimble.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2023

But he noted that changing the way the shots would be administered could create new challenges, such as the greater risk of a skin reaction at the injection site.

From Washington Post • Aug. 8, 2022

Using the products or coming near them might cause erythema, a burn-like skin reaction, or photokeratitis, an eye injury that can cause severe pain, after just a few seconds of exposure, the F.D.A. said.

From New York Times • Jul. 20, 2022

The laser treatment was going well until his 11th session, when he had a severe skin reaction.

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2013