How to Use redness in a Sentence

redness

noun
  • Though effective, the heat from the laser caused pain, redness and swelling of the skin.
    Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2021
  • The injuries observed were redness to the left and right side of the victim’s neck.
    Stepheny Price, Fox News, 7 May 2024
  • That time allows the ink to settle and for the redness and peeling to stop.
    Desiree Browne, ELLE, 24 Feb. 2023
  • Still plan for a few low-key days in case of redness, and avoid the gym or swimming.
    Deanna Pai, Glamour, 7 May 2021
  • For a few days, there may be some redness in the area, but this should subside with time.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 24 Sep. 2023
  • Its redness is close to the clay used to make brick, but is also the colour of the warriors' uniform.
    Breanna Davis, refinery29.com, 2 Nov. 2022
  • The bacteria can cause swelling and redness around the wound site, and round, raised lesions.
    Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 31 Mar. 2023
  • The redness on her forehead that worried the Does was starting to fade.
    Rozina Ali, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2022
  • The redness on my cheeks is much better, and my scars on my neck are almost gone.
    Rachel Nussbaum, PEOPLE.com, 16 Aug. 2021
  • Kids can have a sore arm or redness at the injection site.
    Katia Hetter, CNN, 1 July 2022
  • There are signs of infection, such as redness, pain, pus, and a fever.
    Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 2 July 2024
  • The venom causes a sharp, burning pain and redness, swelling and itching at the sting site.
    Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 25 Sep. 2024
  • The deep sourness was a perfect foil for the juicy duck, cooked to a striking rare and split in half to display its redness.
    Andi Berlin, The Arizona Republic, 18 June 2022
  • As the injury heals, be on the lookout for warning sings, such as pain, pus, redness, swelling, or fever.
    Maggie O'Neill, Health.com, 10 Sep. 2021
  • Doctors use their fingers to check the breasts and under arms for changes in lumps, dimples or redness of the skin.
    Adriana Gallardo, The Salt Lake Tribune, 15 Sep. 2023
  • In the three to five days following, redness and a bit of peeling may occur, too.
    Kaitlin Clark, Allure, 1 Nov. 2021
  • As such, there could also be pain, swelling and redness at the injection site.
    Katia Hetter, CNN, 5 May 2023
  • The patch also produces some redness that usually goes away over the course of a few days.
    Emily Mullin, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Oct. 2021
  • Signs include a pair of puncture marks, redness, swelling, or severe pain around the bite.
    Caroline Catherman, Orlando Sentinel, 29 Sep. 2022
  • The AHAs are cushioned with a brand-specific blend of hyaluronic acid that helps to stave off any redness from the peel.
    Taylor Lane, Southern Living, 24 June 2021
  • Aloe vera hydrates the skin and helps soothe and reduce redness.
    Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 2 June 2022
  • In addition to shaving cream and shave brush, the kit comes with a pre-shave oil and post-shave balm to prevent bumps and redness.
    Tom Price, Popular Mechanics, 7 Feb. 2023
  • The signs of oral thrush, such as a white coating or white spots in the mouth, redness, and pain, all indicate a need to see a healthcare provider.
    Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2024
  • The kaolin clay kept my oil-prone areas in check without making my skin feel tight, and the green tea helped calm any redness.
    Tira Urquhart, Essence, 25 Feb. 2025
  • Their deep sourness was a perfect foil for the juicy duck, cooked to a striking rare and split in half to display its redness.
    Andi Berlin, The Arizona Republic, 6 Feb. 2022
  • This is one of the most painless forms of hair removal except for some mild tingling or redness as the hair melts away.
    Nicole Saporita, Good Housekeeping, 13 Apr. 2021
  • The symptoms of thrush can include breast pain, redness, and itchy nipples with or without a rash.
    Donna Murray, Rn, Parents, 30 July 2024
  • Their venom is less painful than your typical bee sting and won't leave much more than pain and redness around the bite mark.
    Mike Deehan, Axios, 26 Sep. 2024
  • Like any vaccine, there’s mild side effects such as pain, redness and swelling at the injection site, but serious allergic reactions are extremely rare, says Young Pierce.
    Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 24 Feb. 2025
  • Capsaicin causes itching, burning, or redness at the application site.
    Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 7 Mar. 2025

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