How to Use redness in a Sentence

redness

noun
  • And within a few days the pain and redness — and goo — were gone.
    — Marci Robin, Good Housekeeping, 21 Jan. 2021
  • 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
  • The terms translate to redness, swelling, heat and pain, which still hold true.
    — Akshay Syal, M.d., NBC News, 4 Mar. 2025
  • 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
  • The areas around my eyes and nose are also prone to eczema and redness.
    — Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 21 Mar. 2025
  • 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 most common side effects are pain, swelling and redness in the arm where the dose was received.
    — Dallas News, 31 Jan. 2021
  • The bacteria can cause swelling and redness around the wound site, and round, raised lesions.
    — Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 31 Mar. 2023
  • But there are other forms of redness not caused by rosacea.
    — April Long, Town & Country, 1 Mar. 2021
  • The redness on her forehead that worried the Does was starting to fade.
    — Rozina Ali, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2022
  • With time, the cream can even skin tone, reduce redness and wrinkles, and tighten the skin.
    — Kristen Shirley, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2021
  • 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’s an edge of savagery in the illustrations that evokes the redness of tooth and claw.
    — Meghan Cox Gurdon, WSJ, 18 Dec. 2020
  • There are signs of infection, such as redness, pain, pus, and a fever.
    — Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 2 July 2024
  • What are the best at-home treatments for facial redness?
    — April Long, Town & Country, 1 Mar. 2021
  • Side effects: The most common side effects include pain, swelling and redness at the site of the shot.
    — Dallas News, 3 Mar. 2021
  • 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
  • Others had redness and swelling, mild fever, body aches, fatigue, chills and headache.
    — Anne Saker, The Enquirer, 18 Dec. 2020
  • 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
  • The pain is accompanied by swelling, redness, or fever.
    — Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 22 Apr. 2025
  • The versatile spray is also designed to help with redness, itching, cuts, and minor burns.
    — Maggie Horton, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025

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