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Recent Examples of blackhead
Whiteheads and blackheads are more surface-level than hormonal acne.
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Alisa Hrustic, SELF, 16 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
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
The salicylic acid also helps with blackheads and impurities for more glowy, radiant skin.
—Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 5 June 2025
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Alisa Hrustic, SELF, 16 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
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
The salicylic acid also helps with blackheads and impurities for more glowy, radiant skin.
—Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blackhead
Noun
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Most patients have mild symptoms for seven to 10 days, which can include fever, sore throat, painful mouth sores that blister and a rash on the hands and feet, the CDC said.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
22 Oct. 2025
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Cook, undisturbed, until the tomatoes start to blister on the bottom.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Adult acne is characterized by red, angry pimples that typically occur along the lower third of the face around the jawline.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
17 Oct. 2025
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However, the team behind a small study published in the journal ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, claim to have developed a two-step pimple patch that actually works.—
Margherita Bassi,
Popular Science,
24 Sep. 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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Additionally, these strips can also act as a pimple patch for your nose, treating whiteheads and blackheads simultaneously.—
Daley Quinn,
Glamour,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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
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Research suggests that pimple patches aren't effective on cystic acne, pustules, or blackheads.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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Tensions between the world’s two economic superpowers have been on a boil this year.—
Kevin Breuninger,Anniek Bao,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
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Bring stock or broth to a boil in a 5-quart saucepan; stir in rice and cook, covered, at a gentle simmer, for about 15 minutes until the rice is tender.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
28 Oct. 2025
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It’s formulated with benzoyl peroxide and boasts antimicrobial properties that clear zits and prevent future breakouts.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
10 Oct. 2025
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Property without zits or opinions.—
Betty Gilpin,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Blackhead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blackhead. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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