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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.
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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.
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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.
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Amanda Chan,
Teen Vogue,
8 Oct. 2017
In older children and adults, milia can clear within a few months.
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Meredith Cohn,
baltimoresun.com,
4 May 2017
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
Noun
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Ohtani has been pitching through a blister on the middle finger of his right hand.
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That happens, but the proposal on the ballot is like amputating one’s foot to heal a blister.
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More papules emerge as blisters burst, prolonging the torment.
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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.
Noun
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In animals, the bacterium causes pustules and lesions, predominantly in cattle, sheep, and horses.
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Rust: Easily identified by orange pustules on the undersides of leaves, often accompanied by faint yellow or orange spots on the upper surfaces.
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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.
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The most effective blackhead removers are a combination of active ingredients and skin-care techniques.
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In addition to being predominantly white, shoes with pimples around the outside of the toes are not permitted.
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Some of our favorite Prime Day deals include the viral Laneige lip mask that’s currently at its lowest price ever, collagen sheet masks that are a travel essential, pimple patches, and under-eye treatments that refresh your routine without a trip to the spa.
Noun
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Many have irregular or pock-marked shapes, while others have a smooth crust from their time burning up in our atmosphere.
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Many have irregular or pock-marked shapes, while others have a smooth crust from their time burning up in our atmosphere.
Noun
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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.
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Almost never involves blackheads or whiteheads like bacterial acne.
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The boil-water notice was issued out an abundance of caution, the LADWP said, as additional testing is being done and samples collected.
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Two negative tests, 24 hours apart, are needed to lift the boil water notice.
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“Milium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/milium. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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