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Recent Examples of miliumJump to: What are milia?—Lisa Bain, Good Housekeeping, 31 Mar. 2023 While milia do indeed look like whiteheads, that's where most of the comparisons come to a halt.—Kaleigh Fasanella, Allure, 19 Oct. 2017 Those are caused by cell overgrowth from the sweat glands — and not milia, like originally expected.—Amanda Chan, Teen Vogue, 8 Oct. 2017 In older children and adults, milia are typically associated with skin damage, including blistering, burns, skin resurfacing procedures, long-term use of steroidal creams/ointments and long-term sun damage.—Meredith Cohn, baltimoresun.com, 4 May 2017
Typically appears as a cluster of small red bumps or papules and can be itchy.
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Leslie Baumann,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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
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The exfoliating face wash has become a staple for me thanks to its gentle formula that reduces blackheads and deeply cleanses skin.
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Melony Forcier,
People.com,
17 Aug. 2025
Beyond their instant gratification, pore strips provide an effective way to deep-clean areas prone to blackheads, such as the nose, chin, and forehead.
Today, bullet holes from the invasion still pock building facades and lampposts.
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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.
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The Denver Post Editorial Board,
Denver Post,
14 Apr. 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.
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Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
12 June 2025
Additionally, these strips can also act as a pimple patch for your nose, treating whiteheads and blackheads simultaneously.
Fill a pot with enough water to cover your egg or eggs by about an inch, and bring it to a boil.
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Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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.
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