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Recent Examples of papuleIn 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 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
Cook, undisturbed, until the tomatoes start to blister on the bottom.
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Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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.
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
Research suggests that pimple patches aren't effective on cystic acne, pustules, or blackheads.
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.
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Margherita Bassi,
Popular Science,
24 Sep. 2025
The cockpit, itself about as big as an entire Gulfstream private jet, looks like a pimple bulging from the WindRunner’s staggering frame.
While water comes to a boil, melt 4 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium, stirring occasionally.
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Elizabeth Mervosh,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
Many springs feature a visible boil at the water surface above the spring vent, crystal clear water, submerged grasses waving in the current, and a range of fish, turtles, snails and other aquatic animals hiding in the grasses.
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Christopher F. Meindl,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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