Noun: nettle rash ne-t(u)l rash
- An itchy skin eruption characterized by weals with pale interiors and well-defined red margins; usually the result of an allergic response to insect bites, food or drugs
"She developed nettle rash after eating shellfish";
- urtication, urticaria, hives
Derived forms: nettle rashes
Type of: efflorescence, hypersensitivity reaction, rash, roseola, skin rash
Encyclopedia: Nettle rash