Rash = outbreak of red, bumpy, or itchy patches of skin.
A rash may be caused by an allergic reaction to a plant, a food, or a medicine.
Example:
I got a rash when I touched the poison ivy in the park.
Burn = an injury caused by exposure to heat or flame.
Example:
I burned my cheeks when I forgot to put on sunscreen. I got a sunburn.
Cut = an opening or incision.
Example:
I cut my hand when I used a sharp knife.
Wound = an injury caused by a cut or blow to the body/tissue.
Example:
He had a bad wound and needed stitches.
Infection = growth of germs in the body.
Example:
I got an infection when I didn’t clean the wound.
Examples:
My face feels very uncomfortable. It feels painful when I’m out in the sun.
My skin feels irregular. It feels very itchy, especially when I’m sleeping.
Create 3 sentences explaining how any of these symptoms make you feel:
Wound
A week ago I was taking off my shirt when I hit the wall with my hand. I peeled a piece of flesh off my finger and was left a little hole.
Outbreak: a time when something suddenly begins, especially a disease or something else dangerous or unpleasant.
Bumpy: not smooth.
Patches: a small area that is different in some way from the area that surrounds it.
Ivy: an evergreen plant (= one that never loses its leaves) that often grows up trees or buildings.
Blow: a hard hit with a hand or a weapon.