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Recent Examples of blackheadWhiteheads and blackheads are more surface-level than hormonal acne.—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 See All Example Sentences for blackhead
Policymakers can have an impact on access by limiting package sizes for high-risk drugs and expanding the use of blister packages that require a person to pop out each pill individually, Hays said.
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Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
Swelling or small blisters. Darker or lighter patches of skin after the rash fades, called post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH).
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.
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Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
12 June 2025
Additionally, these strips can also act as a pimple patch for your nose, treating whiteheads and blackheads simultaneously.
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
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
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