blister

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Recent Examples of blister There have been reports of burns, blisters, and lesions in people who used red light devices for longer than 30 minutes, fell asleep while using a device, or used a device that was broken.4 Protect your eyes. Sherri Gordon, Health, 3 June 2025 The tennis star, 27, shared an Instagram Stories post of a cluster of open blisters on her knuckles on Thursday, May 29. Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 30 May 2025 After fighting this fire for the past week, my knees ached, my blisters stung, and my head hurt. Jordan Thomas may 28, Literary Hub, 28 May 2025 Wearing proper fitting dirt bike gloves can drastically reduce the risk of injury to your hands, including broken bones, blisters and rashes. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for blister
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blister
Noun
  • Pimple patches aren’t very effective at treating deeper, cystic pimples or blackheads.
    Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 20 June 2025
  • These types of pimples or bumps are also often a sign of something more severe going on and typically require medical grade care to treat.
    Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 12 June 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • Bites from these ants leave a painful sting that produces a red pustule that itches and burns, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
    Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • Season with a tablespoon of salt and bring the water to a boil.
    Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 18 June 2025
  • Before consuming tap water, residents are encouraged to bring the water to a boil, according to the press release.
    Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2025
Noun
  • Today, bullet holes from the invasion still pock building facades and lampposts.
    Whitney Eulich, Christian Science Monitor, 30 May 2025
  • Bennet will be pock marking the middle of his term with a grueling primary against Attorney General Phil Weiser in June 2026 and then what could prove to be a challenging general election that November.
    The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • Dermatologists offer a few options to treat whiteheads.
    Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025
  • Oily skin is prone to acne, whiteheads, and blackheads.
    Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 22 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • If your acne extends to your undereyes, this is an excellent pick, as vitamin E and caffeine can help cut down on puffiness and dark circles that underscore your zits.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 4 Apr. 2025
  • This super-concentrated spot corrector comprises 10% sulfur and lightly exfoliating glycolic acid and oil-controlling niacinamide, which dry out zits and prevent new ones from cropping up.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 5 May 2025

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“Blister.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blister. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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