Skin Conditions Vocabulary

verb to provoke or intensify (an emotion or situation)

adjective showing anger or strong passion

• The doctor prescribed a cream to soothe the inflamed skin.
• My throat is so inflamed from this cold.
• I can't eat spicy foods, they make my stomach inflamed.
• The inflamed emotions between the two parties led to a heated argument.

noun a sensation on the skin that causes a desire to scratch

verb to have or produce an uncomfortable feeling on the skin that causes a desire to scratch

• The dermatologist prescribed a cream to help alleviate the persistent itch on my arm.
• I can't stop scratching this itch on my back, it's driving me crazy!
• I've got this annoying itch in my ear that won't go away.
• There's an itch in the back of my mind telling me something isn't right.

noun a feeling on the skin that makes you want to scratch

verb present participle of the verb 'itch', meaning to have an uncomfortable feeling on the skin that makes you want to scratch

• The itching sensation on my skin could be a sign of an allergic reaction.
• I can't stop scratching my arm because it's itching like crazy.
• My mosquito bites are itching like nobody's business.
• The idea of quitting my job was itching at the back of my mind.

adjective causing an irritating sensation on the skin that makes you want to scratch

• The new fabric in my sweater is making my skin feel itchy.
• I hate wearing this sweater, it's so itchy!
• Ugh, this sweater is driving me crazy, it's so damn itchy!
• The idea of going back to my old job makes me feel itchy with discomfort.

adjective appearing or occurring in patches or scattered areas

• The data from the survey was patchy, with some missing information.
• The painting job was a bit patchy, but it still looks good from a distance.
• His knowledge on the subject is patchy at best.
• Their relationship was patchy, with moments of closeness followed by long periods of distance.

noun a small pit or scar on the skin, typically caused by smallpox or acne

• The archaeologist carefully examined each pockmark on the ancient artifact.
• She noticed a pockmark on her favorite mug, probably from hitting it against the sink.
• That pockmark on your face is barely noticeable, don't worry about it.
• The abandoned building was a pockmark on the otherwise pristine neighborhood.

adjective Adjective describes a noun or pronoun by giving more information about their qualities or characteristics. 'Spotty' means covered or marked with spots or patches.

• The scientist observed a spotty pattern in the data, indicating inconsistencies.
• I noticed a spotty Wi-Fi connection in this area.
• Her track record is pretty spotty when it comes to keeping promises.
• The spotty attendance at the event raised concerns about its success.