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.

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

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

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

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

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