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Recent Examples of milium
Jump to: What are milia?
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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for milium
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But sometimes globalization is good, and my favorite blister patches have started to experience a widespread retail presence in the last few years—this might be in part due to an acquisition by HRA Pharma in 2017, which expanded the product to over 90 countries.—
Jessica Sulima,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Apr. 2026
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That way, you aren’t left trying to break in a new pair of sandals while commuting, exploring a new city, or simply trying to walk from your car to the coffee shop without getting a fresh blister.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
26 Mar. 2026
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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
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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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This year, Select editors got ahead of any surprise pimples by investigating the difference between skin purging and breakouts, researching the best over-the-counter topicals for teen acne, and asking dermatologists the best blackhead treatments for acne-prone skin.—
David Hickey,
NBC news,
17 Mar. 2026
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Its ultra-lightweight texture sinks in quickly with no stickiness, and just a couple of drops patted into the skin is enough to target blemishes, blackheads, and congestion across all skin types.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
27 Jan. 2026
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Founded by Julie Schott, a serial founder who’s also behind the pimple-patch brand Starface, Julie brought a Gen Z sensibility to the emergency contraception category.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
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Online, meanwhile, today marks the launch of her new pimple patch, which was designed in collaboration with Justin.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
13 Apr. 2026
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The satisfying pock of paddle on ball, battling through long rallies, and breaking into dance moves with Chrissy after a perfect slam.—
Gali Kronenberg,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Unlike the traditional hardbat, the sponge rubber silenced the pock of the ball hitting the racket.—
Elizabeth Blair,
NPR,
25 Dec. 2025
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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
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But now that possibility seems deeply diminished, with tensions on the boil again.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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Dissolve cornstarch in water and bring it to a boil until a gel forms.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Milium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/milium. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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