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Symptoms include eye redness, flu-like symptoms, feeling feverish, cough and sore throat, as well as a runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headaches, fatigue and shortness of breath.—Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2024 Meanwhile, niacinamide helps reduce redness and minimizes the appearance of enlarged pores, with glycerin locking in moisture.—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2024 However, wearing compression socks for too long may lead to discomfort, skin irritation, redness, itching or skin damage from the pressure.93
To help prevent issues, follow your healthcare provider’s instructions.—Michelle Pugle, Verywell Health, 17 Dec. 2024 Clary sage oil and tea tree oil are used to prevent ingrowns, reduce redness, and speed up the healing process.—Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for redness
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First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of redness was
before the 12th century
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