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Recent Examples of blackhead
My skin was out of control thanks to angry, inflamed cystic breakouts and a plethora of blackheads that coated my nose.
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Allure, 27 Nov. 2024
Additionally, these strips can also act as a pimple patch for your nose, treating whiteheads and blackheads simultaneously.
—Daley Quinn, Glamour, 15 Apr. 2025
To treat blackheads and whiteheads, Bowe likes the SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF—an oil-free vitamin-C serum that can also help reduce signs of aging.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2025
Buff away flakes and blackheads with the Micro-Exfoliating Scrub.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
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Allure, 27 Nov. 2024
Additionally, these strips can also act as a pimple patch for your nose, treating whiteheads and blackheads simultaneously.
—Daley Quinn, Glamour, 15 Apr. 2025
To treat blackheads and whiteheads, Bowe likes the SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF—an oil-free vitamin-C serum that can also help reduce signs of aging.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2025
Buff away flakes and blackheads with the Micro-Exfoliating Scrub.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blackhead
Noun
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Mosquito bites can cause a range of reactions, from mild redness and itching to blisters and bruise-like dark spots, depending on the person’s sensitivity, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2025
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Sister Lisa had to tend to this blood blister twice during Round 1 of the KPMG.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025
Noun
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In a world where teens proudly wear pimple patches out in public, having my older teen wear these wasn’t an issue.—
Cheryl Fenton,
Parents,
24 June 2025
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Pimple patches aren’t very effective at treating deeper, cystic pimples or blackheads.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Dermatologists offer a few options to treat whiteheads.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
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Oily skin is prone to acne, whiteheads, and blackheads.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
22 Jan. 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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Later in the growing season, rust pustules on the underside of the leaf can be orange and black.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2025
Noun
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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
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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,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Gradually stir in milk or cream until simmering mixture boils and thickens.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
4 July 2025
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Guests will get a seafood boil with lobster, shrimp, sausage, and more, along with family-style sides and special desserts.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Noun
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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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Find something packed with salicylic acid to reduce zits.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
13 June 2025
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“Blackhead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blackhead. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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