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Recent Examples of papule
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, 6 Jan. 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
Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for papule
Noun
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Plus, the sockliner provides a soft, sweat-wicking barrier to keep me comfortable and blister-free on my most active days.—
Kayla Kitts,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2026
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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
Noun
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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
Noun
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The cornerstone of the collab is hydrocolloid pimple patches in trendy shapes like shrooms and daisies.—
Brittany Talarico,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 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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Bring water to a boil, then pour it over the onion grass, avoiding surrounding plants.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
26 Apr. 2026
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Kannapolis closures during boil order Towel City Tavern — a beer, bourbon and barbecue joint in downtown Kannapolis — is among the businesses closing Friday.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Papule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/papule. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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