'Irritation' is certainly a common word for the discomfort experienced with skin problems. Of course, 'pain' and 'discomfort' are also used, but 'irritation' is something which gets used much more for conditions where the surface of the skin is damaged.
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'Irritation' is certainly a common word for the discomfort experienced with skin problems. Of course, 'pain' and 'discomfort' are also used, but 'irritation' is something which gets used much more for conditions where the surface of the skin is damaged.