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Recent Examples of papule
More papules emerge as blisters burst, prolonging the torment.
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Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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
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Jamie Johnson,
Verywell Health,
6 Jan. 2026
In fact, one of the most common triggers of rosacea, which is characterized by flushing, swelling, spider veins, papules, and pustules, is exposure to sunlight.
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Sherri Gordon,
Health,
15 Sep. 2025
Typically appears as a cluster of small red bumps or papules and can be itchy.
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Leslie Baumann,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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,
6 Jan. 2026
In fact, one of the most common triggers of rosacea, which is characterized by flushing, swelling, spider veins, papules, and pustules, is exposure to sunlight.
—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
15 Sep. 2025
Typically appears as a cluster of small red bumps or papules and can be itchy.
—
Leslie Baumann,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for papule
Noun
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Ohtani has been pitching through a blister on the middle finger of his right hand.
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That happens, but the proposal on the ballot is like amputating one’s foot to heal a blister.
Noun
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In animals, the bacterium causes pustules and lesions, predominantly in cattle, sheep, and horses.
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Rust: Easily identified by orange pustules on the undersides of leaves, often accompanied by faint yellow or orange spots on the upper surfaces.
Noun
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In addition to being predominantly white, shoes with pimples around the outside of the toes are not permitted.
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Some of our favorite Prime Day deals include the viral Laneige lip mask that’s currently at its lowest price ever, collagen sheet masks that are a travel essential, pimple patches, and under-eye treatments that refresh your routine without a trip to the spa.
Noun
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The boil-water notice was issued out an abundance of caution, the LADWP said, as additional testing is being done and samples collected.
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Two negative tests, 24 hours apart, are needed to lift the boil water notice.
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“Papule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/papule. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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