blackhead

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Recent Examples of blackhead These easy-to-use toning pads use white willow bark and citric acid to exfoliate deep within the pores and dissolve blackheads. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 31 Mar. 2026 This year, Select editors got ahead of any surprise pimples by investigating the difference between skin purging and breakouts, researching the best over-the-counter topicals for teen acne, and asking dermatologists the best blackhead treatments for acne-prone skin. David Hickey, NBC news, 17 Mar. 2026 The most effective blackhead removers are a combination of active ingredients and skin-care techniques. Emily Orofino, Vogue, 21 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 See All Example Sentences for blackhead
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Noun
  • This pressure forces the material upward, creating a shallow blister on the surface.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 31 May 2026
  • Cabrera will test his blister with an extended bullpen session Sunday, the same day Boyd will begin his rehab stint with Triple-A Iowa.
    Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2026
Noun
  • After debuting at Coachella as an off-grounds festival experience and content playground replete with a claw machine, balloon darts, mini burgers and colorful popsicles in promotion of the brand’s Spotwear pimple patches, Rhode World will travel throughout North America and Europe this summer.
    Hikmat Mohammed, Vogue, 1 June 2026
  • Thabi Hlela of African Alabaster Botanical Skincare uses marula and shea butter in formulations that have cleared pimples and reversed early aging signs in customers who had tried pharmaceutical alternatives.
    Lisa Curtis, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • Almost never involves blackheads or whiteheads like bacterial acne.
    Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • In animals, the bacterium causes pustules and lesions, predominantly in cattle, sheep, and horses.
    Helen Branswell, STAT, 11 May 2026
  • Rust: Easily identified by orange pustules on the undersides of leaves, often accompanied by faint yellow or orange spots on the upper surfaces.
    Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
Noun
  • More papules emerge as blisters burst, prolonging the torment.
    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
Noun
  • Monitor for curfew and boil-water-order notices.
    Michelle Marchante Updated May 27, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 seconds while whisking.
    Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 26 May 2026
Noun
  • Property without zits or opinions.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2026
  • 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 5 Jun. 2026.

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