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Recent Examples of blackhead
Its ultra-lightweight texture sinks in quickly with no stickiness, and just a couple of drops patted into the skin is enough to target blemishes, blackheads, and congestion across all skin types.
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Sarah Han, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026
The most effective blackhead removers are a combination of active ingredients and skin-care techniques.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2025
Talking about poop and blackheads might seem socially inept, but it’s calculated.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Nov. 2025
Topical pumpkin seed oil was effective for reducing outbreaks of pimples, blackheads, and other acne signs in a small study of 20 young adults.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 7 Oct. 2025
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Sarah Han, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026
The most effective blackhead removers are a combination of active ingredients and skin-care techniques.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2025
Talking about poop and blackheads might seem socially inept, but it’s calculated.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Nov. 2025
Topical pumpkin seed oil was effective for reducing outbreaks of pimples, blackheads, and other acne signs in a small study of 20 young adults.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blackhead
Noun
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McIlroy refused to cite the blister, which first cropped up on Friday, as a reason for his performance.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
10 May 2026
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Not one blister made its way onto my feet, and my toes felt free to move around even with the shoe’s regular versus wide fit.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Initial staph symptoms include skin reactions resembling pimples, boils or other conditions.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Pain That Feels Disproportionate HS lesions are often deeper and more painful than typical pimples or ingrown hairs.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
6 May 2026
Noun
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These clear hydrocolloid stickers draw out whitehead gunk and protect skin for faster healing—all while staying virtually invisible on your skin.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
2 Dec. 2025
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Almost never involves blackheads or whiteheads like bacterial acne.—
Leslie Baumann,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In animals, the bacterium causes pustules and lesions, predominantly in cattle, sheep, and horses.—
Helen Branswell,
STAT,
11 May 2026
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Spoiler alert: The monster is definitely real, a lion-bear hybrid covered in disgusting bloody pustules.—
Katie Rife,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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More papules emerge as blisters burst, prolonging the torment.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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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,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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While the baking soda is sitting, bring another pot of baking soda to a boil and slowly pour it back down the drain once the ten minutes are up.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
8 May 2026
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Raise the heat a bit and bring the sauce to a boil.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Property without zits or opinions.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
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Hill wondered what happens if there's a zit present.—
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Blackhead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blackhead. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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