skin irritation
- noun
- /skɪn ˌɪrəˈteɪʃən/
- Other reported adverse physical effects include pain, skin irritation, and less frequently, bruising.
- eye and skin irritation
- skin irritation and pain
So skin purging versus skin irritation.
- So skin purging versus skin irritation.
- No issues, no skin irritation, no redness, no dryness, no flakiness, none of that horrid awful side effects that can happen.
Examples
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The drawbacks of these devices are poor sound conduction over thick skin and chronic skin irritation when the device is pressed too firmly against the skin.
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Although the aim of radiotherapy is to destroy tumor cells without damaging healthy tissue, the benefit is set against unpleasant, adverse physical effects, notably fatigue, acute skin irritation, and pain.
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The primary concern is skin irritation.
Blog text (1) -
But skin irritations are common for all sorts of reasons.
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The most common side effects include pigment changes and skin irritation.
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The most frequently named symptoms were headache, skin irritation, and eye irritation.
Academic text (1994) -
Sports such as climbing, cycling, running, and hiking can also cause skin irritation and chafing if not prevented.
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Lifeguards received complaints of eye and skin irritation from surfers in reopened beach areas.
Academic text (1994) -
Heat, darkness, and dust blend inside living quarters, contributing to the spread of conjunctivitis, skin irritations, and respiratory infections.
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Many people experience skin irritation after using new skincare products that contain harsh chemicals.
Synonyms
A group of red spots on the skin caused by illness or allergy
A painful feeling in a part of the body after contact with a substance that causes discomfort
Skin that becomes red, itchy and sometimes has blisters or a rash
A red, itchy area on the skin that may have spots or bumps
Raised red or swollen patches that suddenly appear on the skin
Raised itchy red bumps on the skin that appear after an allergic reaction
Antonyms
How Uncomfortable
- Specialized
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is a straightforward composition: 'skin' (the body organ) specifying the location of 'irritation' (a localized physical reaction), so the meaning 'irritation of the skin' is directly derivable from its parts. This noun + noun construction is common across languages and follows regular English compounding/modification patterns, so a B1 learner who knows both words will readily understand it.
Etymology
The phrase skin irritation paints a simple picture: the skin is touched or rubbed by something that causes irritation, so it turns red, sore, or 'itchy'. So, it means 'skin becoming red, sore, or itchy'.