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Recent Examples of papule
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.
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 15 Sep. 2025
Typically appears as a cluster of small red bumps or papules and can be itchy.
—Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
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
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—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 1 May 2025
Sherri Gordon, Health, 15 Sep. 2025
Typically appears as a cluster of small red bumps or papules and can be itchy.
—Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
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, 1 May 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for papule
Noun
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Cook, undisturbed, until the tomatoes start to blister on the bottom.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Allbirds has long been a favorite among travel writers and frequent flyers thanks to its lightweight, blister-free sneakers that actually hold up on the road.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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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Research suggests that pimple patches aren't effective on cystic acne, pustules, or blackheads.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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However, the team behind a small study published in the journal ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, claim to have developed a two-step pimple patch that actually works.—
Margherita Bassi,
Popular Science,
24 Sep. 2025
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The cockpit, itself about as big as an entire Gulfstream private jet, looks like a pimple bulging from the WindRunner’s staggering frame.—
Andrew Moseman,
IEEE Spectrum,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Now, hostilities appear to be returning to full boil.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
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The little bird that sits atop the spout (and whistles when the water hits boil) sends us over the edge.—
Kristi Kellogg,
Architectural Digest,
7 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Papule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/papule. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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