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Recent Examples of pimple
Sales are now divided almost equally between feminine care and skincare, with the best-selling products being their organic cotton pads and pimple patches.
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Angela Chan-Danisi, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
This loosening of dirt and excess oil allows for pimples and cystic acne to rise to the most surface level of the skin, encouraging a whitehead that'll take less time to clear up.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 28 Feb. 2025
Acne Acne is an inflammatory skin condition caused by sebum (oil), bacteria, and dead skin cells clogging pores, leading to pimples.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 12 May 2025
Under no circumstances should picking at pimples be celebrated.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 31 Mar. 2025
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Angela Chan-Danisi, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
This loosening of dirt and excess oil allows for pimples and cystic acne to rise to the most surface level of the skin, encouraging a whitehead that'll take less time to clear up.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 28 Feb. 2025
Acne Acne is an inflammatory skin condition caused by sebum (oil), bacteria, and dead skin cells clogging pores, leading to pimples.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 12 May 2025
Under no circumstances should picking at pimples be celebrated.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pimple
Noun
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Mosquito bites can cause a range of reactions, from mild redness and itching to blisters and bruise-like dark spots, depending on the person’s sensitivity, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2025
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Sister Lisa had to tend to this blood blister twice during Round 1 of the KPMG.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025
Noun
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Folliculitis refers to the bacterial or fungal infection of the hair follicle that can lead to redness or pustules centered around the hair follicle.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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Later in the growing season, rust pustules on the underside of the leaf can be orange and black.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Gradually stir in milk or cream until simmering mixture boils and thickens.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
4 July 2025
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Guests will get a seafood boil with lobster, shrimp, sausage, and more, along with family-style sides and special desserts.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Noun
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So many zits that not even 19 packets of Starface patches will help.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
18 June 2025
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Find something packed with salicylic acid to reduce zits.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
13 June 2025
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In individuals with a lighter skin tone, papules can appear red, but those with a darker skin tone may exhibit them in shades of brown, purple, or gray.5 Your healthcare provider may recommend a similar treatment, such as a topical steroid cream, for papules.6 3.—
Emmanuella Ogbonna,
Health,
9 May 2025
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May Be Useful in Acne Treatment People with acne often have lowered serum zinc levels, and both oral and topical zinc have been found to reduce the prevalence of inflammatory papules, both when used as monotherapy and as a supplemental therapy.5 4.—
Jamie Johnson,
Verywell Health,
1 May 2025
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“Pimple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pimple. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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