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hypersensitivity
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The African American community has a hypersensitivity to antipsychotic drugs, more than most groups.—
Anna Peele,
Vanity Fair,
27 Jan. 2026 -
An irritating product or excessive use of active ingredients can quickly push skin into a state of hypersensitivity.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Oversensitiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oversensitiveness. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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