Thesaurus results for PAPULE

papule

noun

ˈpa-(ˌ)pyül

Definition of papule

as in blister

a small, inflamed swelling of the skin the reddish, itchy papules that are characteristic of the rash

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Recent Examples of papule 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 Typically appears as a cluster of small red bumps or papules and can be itchy. — Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025 Some research shows that people with acne generally have lower levels of zinc in their blood and that taking supplemental zinc may reduce inflammatory papules. — Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2024

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Noun

Not every blister or color change indicates infection, so ask the treating clinician to assess unexpected symptoms.

— Malana VanTyler, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026
Siedlecki saw Jannah’s skin turn red, then peel and blister, and the burns extended from the baby’s mid-back to the back of her legs and heels, according to the District Attorney’s Office.

— Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of blister

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

Rhode, on the other hand, has created pimple patches with Justin Bieber but hasn’t made a collaborative collection with a fashion brand as of yet.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
As a teenager, Gillian Maegan Montalbo had pimples that weren’t too bad — just a few bumps on her forehead and nose.

— Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of pimple

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Refueling on this scale has never been done before, and the company needs to get data on the efficiency of such transfers and the rate of boil-off of liquid oxygen and methane in space.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026
Add a large handful of kosher salt (water should taste briny, like the ocean) and bring to a boil.

— Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026

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