Windburn: meaning, definitions and examples
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windburn
[ ˈwɪndbɜrn ]
skin condition
Windburn is a skin condition caused by exposure to strong winds and cold air. It typically results in redness, irritation, and a burning sensation on the skin, similar to sunburn. Windburn commonly affects exposed areas, such as the face and hands, and can be exacerbated by low humidity conditions. Proper skin care and protection are essential to prevent windburn, especially in windy climates or during outdoor activities.
Synonyms
dermatitis, skin irritation
Examples of usage
- She applied moisturizer to soothe the windburn on her cheeks.
- After hiking in the mountains, he noticed windburn on his face.
- The strong winds left them with windburn, even though it was winter.
- He wore a scarf to protect his skin from windburn.
Translations
Translations of the word "windburn" in other languages:
🇵🇹 queimadura de vento
🇮🇳 हवा जलन
🇩🇪 Windbrand
🇮🇩 terbakar angin
🇺🇦 ветрянка
🇵🇱 oparzenie wiatrem
🇯🇵 風焼け
🇫🇷 brûlure du vent
🇪🇸 quemadura por viento
🇹🇷 rüzgar yanığı
🇰🇷 바람 화상
🇸🇦 حروق الرياح
🇨🇿 spálenina větrem
🇸🇰 popálenina vetrom
🇨🇳 风灼伤
🇸🇮 opeklina zaradi vetra
🇮🇸 vindbrenna
🇰🇿 желдің күйдіруі
🇬🇪 ქარის დამწვრობა
🇦🇿 külək yanığı
🇲🇽 quemadura por viento
Etymology
The term 'windburn' combines 'wind,' which originates from the Old English 'wind,' meaning 'air in motion' or 'breath,' and 'burn' derived from the Old English 'byrne,' meaning 'to cause pain or discomfort.' The concept of skin irritation caused by environmental factors such as wind emerged as people began to realize the effects of outdoor elements on their skin. As outdoor activities became more popular, especially in regions with harsh weather, the term gained usage among those aware of the importance of skin protection. Windburn specifically highlights the damaging effects of wind as a distinct phenomenon, paralleling terms like 'sunburn' which denote damage caused by sun exposure. Thus, 'windburn' has become a recognized issue in dermatology, particularly in discussions around skincare during various seasons.