milia

Definition of milianext
plural of milium
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Noun
  • Pain That Feels Disproportionate HS lesions are often deeper and more painful than typical pimples or ingrown hairs.
    Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 6 May 2026
  • In the rearview mirror, my reflection was dotted with fat, angry pimples, sweating and growing more aggressive in their itch.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • In animals, the bacterium causes pustules and lesions, predominantly in cattle, sheep, and horses.
    Helen Branswell, STAT, 11 May 2026
  • 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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“Milia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/milia. Accessed 15 May. 2026.

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