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milium

noun

Definition of miliumnext
as in blister

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Recent Examples of milium The good doctor uses a needle or small scalpel to create an opening in each milium, followed by tweezers to squeeze each one out — but that's not always enough. — Marci Robin, Good Housekeeping, 19 Oct. 2017 While milia do indeed look like whiteheads, that's where most of the comparisons come to a halt. — Kaleigh Fasanella, Allure, 19 Oct. 2017 To be clear, milia aren't dangerous or harmful, but some people might choose to get rid of them. — Amanda Chan, Teen Vogue, 8 Oct. 2017 In older children and adults, milia can clear within a few months. — Meredith Cohn, baltimoresun.com, 4 May 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for milium
  1. blister
  2. papule
  3. pustule
  4. blackhead
  5. pimple
  6. pock
  7. whitehead
  8. boil
Noun
  • Without hesitation, Gardner stepped in to help, despite the fact that the paint and adhesives made his body swell and blister the following day.
    — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Right-hander Roki Sasaki is working back from a blister on his middle finger and is penciled in to return from the IL next week against the Padres.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of blister
Noun
  • More papules emerge as blisters burst, prolonging the torment.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 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
Definition of papule
Noun
  • The infected children reported a range of skin and soft tissue symptoms, including spots, pustules, blisters, and abscesses.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
  • This causes small but often painful red pustules that cluster at the places where the hairstyle is pulling the tightest.
    — Ayren Jackson-Cannady, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of pustule
Noun
  • These pads smooth pores, reduce blackheads, and keep oil under control.
    — Genevieve Cepeda, InStyle, 27 June 2026
  • This deeply effective combo breaks down sebum and gently removes dead skin cells that can clog your pores, causing unwelcome blackheads and overall texture.
    — Sarah Felbin, Allure, 20 May 2026
Definition of blackhead
Noun
  • For her daughters, Bell is planning on building up their stock of pimple patches.
    — Brooke Knappenberger, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The biggest overnight mistakes include sleeping in makeup, skipping moisturizer, over-exfoliating, using SPF as a night cream and picking at pimples in bed.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of pimple
Noun
  • Many have irregular or pock-marked shapes, while others have a smooth crust from their time burning up in our atmosphere.
    — Adam Lark, The Conversation, 16 June 2026
  • Inoculation involved taking pus from a pock of someone with a not-very-severe case of smallpox, making a cut in the arm of the person to be inoculated, and rubbing the pus into the cut.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
Definition of pock
Noun
  • Some medications that affect hormone levels can cause true acne (with blackheads or whiteheads) and may require slightly different treatments to resolve.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 15 May 2026
  • Almost never involves blackheads or whiteheads like bacterial acne.
    — Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
Definition of whitehead
Noun
  • Stir and bring to a boil, then cover, reduce the heat to the lowest setting, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, until most of the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Reheat it in a saucepan over medium-low heat, bringing it just to a simmer but not a full boil.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of boil

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“Milium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/milium. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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