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Recent Examples of blackhead
Treatment for blackheads usually consists of a mix of using a retinoid and extractions, adds de Moll.
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Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 20 June 2025
This CeraVe acne cleanser is best for acne-prone skin—a major concern for teens—and helps clear away pimples and blackheads.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 12 June 2025
The salicylic acid also helps with blackheads and impurities for more glowy, radiant skin.
—Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 5 June 2025
In language as deft and muscular as Rosa’s team, Drexler captures the scent of the blood and the resin, every wisecrack and sob story, every flake of talc and gob of spit, every pimple and blackhead on the lady wrestlers’ thighs.
—Lauren Elkin, New York Times, 20 May 2025
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Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 20 June 2025
This CeraVe acne cleanser is best for acne-prone skin—a major concern for teens—and helps clear away pimples and blackheads.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 12 June 2025
The salicylic acid also helps with blackheads and impurities for more glowy, radiant skin.
—Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 5 June 2025
In language as deft and muscular as Rosa’s team, Drexler captures the scent of the blood and the resin, every wisecrack and sob story, every flake of talc and gob of spit, every pimple and blackhead on the lady wrestlers’ thighs.
—Lauren Elkin, New York Times, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blackhead
Noun
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Genesis was found with massive blisters and burns on her face and across her body, police allege, according to Fox 10.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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She’s never had an issue with her pair, like blisters, chafing, or any frustrating break-in period.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Other images showed a close up of a pimple surrounded by redness on her cheek, as well as the Cougar Town actress using white strips for her teeth.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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Taking birth control for acne can help clear up redness, pimples, and other symptoms caused by hormones within two to three months of starting the medication.—
Kelly Burch Published,
Verywell Health,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Unlike regular acne, the bumps from rosacea don’t typically have blackheads or whiteheads and are often accompanied by flushing, visible blood vessels and sensitivity.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
12 June 2025
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Dermatologists offer a few options to treat whiteheads.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Their venom, similar to a bee’s or wasp’s, results in a painful, itchy pustule or blister on the skin.—
Gareth McGrath,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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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
Noun
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Typically appears as a cluster of small red bumps or papules and can be itchy.—
Leslie Baumann,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 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
Noun
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Fill a large pot with 6 inches of water and bring to a boil.—
Christine Wong,
Saveur,
6 Aug. 2025
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If serving with pasta, bring a large pot of water to a boil.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Start by sanitizing the zit with a blue light device (the wavelength of blue light helps kill acne-causing bacteria), recommends makeup artist Daniel Martin.—
Petra Guglielmetti,
Glamour,
2 Apr. 2025
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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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“Blackhead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blackhead. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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