blackhead
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— called also comedo, open comedo
— compare whiteheadExamples of blackhead in a Sentence
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In the Skincare Addiction subreddit, source of beauty tips both questionable and profound, one Redditor posted a query about Cosrx BHA Blackhead Power Liquid, a K-beauty serum hailed for its ability to dispense sebum and blackheads. — Macaela Mackenzie, Allure, "Redditors Swear Cosrx's BHA-Packed Blackhead Power Liquid Clears Up Ingrown Hairs," 7 Sep. 2018 Some may also suffer from clogged pores—the work of months of slathering on thick sunscreens and bronzers—for which Fusco recommends a session of Isolaz, an in-office laser treatment that helps clear imperfections and banish blackheads. — Jenna Rennert, Vogue, "How to Transition Your Skin-Care Routine for Fall Like a Pro," 12 Aug. 2018 Prescription retinoid products, such as Retin-Acan help with blackheads, Talakoub tells SELF. — Talia Abbas, SELF, "How to Get Rid of Blackheads on Your Nose, Chin and Forehead," 28 Dec. 2018 From the occasional pimple to blackheads littering your nose, there are so many different variations of acne. — Kelsey Castañon, Seventeen, "Everything You Need to Know About Acne — and How to Get Rid of It," 4 Dec. 2018 Wong stands by the effectiveness of pore strips to get rid of blackheads quickly. — Talia Abbas, SELF, "How to Get Rid of Blackheads on Your Nose, Chin and Forehead," 28 Dec. 2018 These transparent acne patches, laced with salicylic acid, can clear up whiteheads and blackheads overnight like actual magic. — Tanisha Pina, Allure, "Dermstore's Anniversary Sale Has Officially Started — And Even Sunday Riley Is on Sale," 9 Aug. 2018 Unfortunately, blind pimples are more difficult to treat than a whitehead or blackhead. — Yerin Kim, Seventeen, "Everything You Need to Know About Blind Pimples," 30 Oct. 2018 What started out as a single video of a blackhead extraction posted on Instagram four years ago quickly turned Dr. Sandra Lee, better known as Dr. Pimple Popper, into a viral sensation. — Michelle Gant, Fox News, "Dr. Pimple Popper shares what actually grosses her out, plus the strangest request she's ever gotten," 24 Aug. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'blackhead.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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— called also enterohepatitis, histomoniasis, infectious enterohepatitis
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