redness

noun

red·​ness ˈred-nəs How to pronounce redness (audio)
: the quality or state of being red or red-hot

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This emollient balm is clinically proven to reduce redness, relieve itchiness, and soothe eczema flareups without the use of steroids. Laura Lu, Parents, 22 May 2025 This stage includes inflammation of the foot, often due to injury, and there may be redness, warmth, and swelling. Isabel Casimiro, Verywell Health, 22 May 2025 Some people may also experience skin irritation as a result of contact dermatitis, which may cause redness, itching, swelling, tenderness, blisters and/or hives, the above source stated. Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 20 May 2025 Clean chemical filters protect skin from the sun, niacinamide minimizes damage and hyperpigmentation, and vitamin E, watermelon seed oil extract and glycerin deeply hydrate, calm, soothe and reduce redness. Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for redness

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of redness was before the 12th century

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“Redness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/redness. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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