wheals
Raised itchy patches
Wheals are raised, itchy welts on the skin—the kind that appear with hives or allergic reactions.
They're typically red or pale, temporary swellings that come and go within hours.
The singular wheal describes a single such bump: The mosquito bite left a small wheal on her arm.
Raised itchy skin reaction
- urticariaRaised itchy skin welts
- angioedemaSudden deep tissue swelling
- histamineAllergy-response compound
- pruritusMedical term for itching
antihistamine · epinephrine · allergen · flare · corticosteroids
Irritating skin sensation
- burningCombustion in progress
- stingingCausing sharp pain
- tinglingSlight stinging sensation
- pruritusMedical term for itching
discomfort · soreness · warmth · tenderness · scratching · irritation · sensitivity · prickling
Immune system's hostile response
- anaphylaxisSevere systemic allergic reaction
- allergenImmune response trigger
- pollenFloral reproductive grains
- dust mitesMicroscopic skin-eating arachnids
pet dander · peanut allergy · shellfish allergy · latex allergy · drug reaction · bee sting · allergist · sensitization
Lifted higher up
- redPrimary color, warm
- circularForming a closed curve
- ovalElongated rounded shape
- blanchingBriefly boiling then cooling
bordered · transient · migrating · coalescing · irregular shape · flat-topped · smooth · firm
Plant-inflicted skin irritation
- jellyfish stingVenomous marine animal wound
- mosquito biteInsect-caused itchy swelling
- flea bitePuncture from jumping pest
- bedbug biteParasitic insect's skin puncture
chemical exposure · heat exposure · cold exposure · pressure · friction · sunlight · stress-induced · exercise-induced
hives
Raised itchy skin reaction
- urticariaRaised itchy skin welts
- angioedemaSudden deep tissue swelling
- histamineAllergy-response compound
pruritus · antihistamine · epinephrine · allergen · flare · corticosteroids
itching
Irritating skin sensation
pruritus · discomfort · soreness · warmth · tenderness · scratching · irritation · sensitivity · prickling · throbbing
allergic reaction
Immune system's hostile response
- anaphylaxisSevere systemic allergic reaction
- allergenImmune response trigger
- pollenFloral reproductive grains
dust mites · pet dander · peanut allergy · shellfish allergy · latex allergy · drug reaction · bee sting · allergist · sensitization · immunotherapy
raised
Lifted higher up
blanching · bordered · transient · migrating · coalescing · irregular shape · flat-topped · smooth · firm · clustered
nettle sting
Plant-inflicted skin irritation
- jellyfish stingVenomous marine animal wound
- mosquito biteInsect-caused itchy swelling
- flea bitePuncture from jumping pest
bedbug bite · chemical exposure · heat exposure · cold exposure · pressure · friction · sunlight · stress-induced · exercise-induced
whealsclear skin
Blemish-free facial surface
smooth skin · bruises · indentations · pockmarks · scars