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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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Apply anti-itch cream like calamine lotion or hydrocortisone for open blisters.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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The Yankees have been adamant that Fried’s blister has nothing to do with his struggles.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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New pimple patch on finger featuring a specialized array of tiny spikes.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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If a breakout happens, Schaffer is a fan of pimple patches.—
Khanh T.L. Tran,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 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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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
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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
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 pot with enough water to cover your egg or eggs by about an inch, and bring it to a boil.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Get the recipe > This seafood boil turns a simple meal into a celebration, with loads of spices, flavorful shrimp, crawfish, and sweet corn coming together in a fragrant, comforting, and slightly messy hands-on feast.—
SAVEUR Editors,
Saveur,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And don’t let zits bum you out.—
Josh Feldman,
NBC news,
14 Aug. 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 11 Sep. 2025.
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