skin reaction

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.

Example Sentences

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

From Seattle Times

To Cohen, it looked like a classic presentation of what’s called a photodermatitis — an inflammatory skin reaction triggered by sunlight.

From New York Times

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

From Los Angeles Times

“You’re just asking for a skin reaction.”

From Washington Post

Some people are highly sensitive to any amount of bleach and develop a serious skin reaction.

From Seattle Times