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Recent Examples of blackhead
Ma:nyo’s Cleansing Oil starts as a silky oil and transforms into a milky wash that melts away blackheads and whiteheads without clogging pores.
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Lily Wohlner, Allure, 31 Oct. 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
Research suggests that pimple patches aren't effective on cystic acne, pustules, or blackheads.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2025
Almost never involves blackheads or whiteheads like bacterial acne.
—Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
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Lily Wohlner, Allure, 31 Oct. 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
Research suggests that pimple patches aren't effective on cystic acne, pustules, or blackheads.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2025
Almost never involves blackheads or whiteheads like bacterial acne.
—Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blackhead
Noun
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The hard-working mix of merino wool with nylon and elastane has kept me warm and blister-free during all these activities.—
Lisa Jhung,
Outside,
12 Jan. 2026
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Last year, Cabrera missed the start of the regular season with a blister on his middle finger, then missed three weeks in September due to a right elbow sprain.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Bioré is putting pimples in the penalty box this basketball season.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
29 Jan. 2026
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My features were regular, barely changed from childhood except for a pimple above my lip.—
Nell Freudenberger,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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
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Almost never involves blackheads or whiteheads like bacterial acne.—
Leslie Baumann,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Spoiler alert: The monster is definitely real, a lion-bear hybrid covered in disgusting bloody pustules.—
Katie Rife,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Oct. 2025
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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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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
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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
Noun
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Bring 3 cups of the chicken broth to a boil in a large saucepan over high.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2026
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The list of occasions can go on and on, ranging from universal (football and concerts) to local (ice fishing in northern Minnesota and crawfish boils in Baton Rouge).—
Rahul Goyal,
Fortune,
12 Jan. 2026
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There used to be a time when zits meant pore-clogging makeup.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
1 Dec. 2025
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Regardless of skin care diligence, acne happens—and more often than not, the most serious zit will arrive at the most inopportune times.—
Hunter Lacey,
Allure,
14 Nov. 2025
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“Blackhead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blackhead. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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