Meanings of sensitise the skin in English

Some medications may sensitise the skin which in turn could possibly trigger an inflammatory response.

Annoyingly, the ingredients that are proven to minimise pigmentation tend to sensitise the skin to the sun, potentially making the discolouration even more pronounced.

Nut allergy link Creams for nappy rash and eczema that contain nut or soya oil can sensitise the skin and later cause a nut allergy.

It has been used in treating lameness in horses and also for hyper- sensitising the skin.