The phrase "stinging sensation" refers to a sharp and painful feeling on the skin or body, similar to being pricked or bitten by something sharp. Full definition
Or get that nasty stinging sensation of adrenaline when someone is horrible to you? (creativeboom.com)
It is a natural astringent, thus stinging sensation when applied to open sores or wounds. (amazon.com)
Having a psoriasis itch is unlike another kind of skin itch, some of my patients have described it as a burning, tearing and even stinging sensation. (thepsoriasisprogram.com)