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

All Jess knew was that her old pointy-toed flats had raised a blister on her left heel.

— CBS News, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
The Paralympian developed a blister at the site of his amputation, which made movement painful.

— Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 28 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

Or a period peek at Bond the teen-aged Etonian, with pimples and a tailcoat?

— Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of pimple

Noun

The boil water advisory remains in effect until further notice.

— CBS News, CBS News, 12 Nov. 2026
Take two guys, give them uproariously funny dialogue that splits the middle between Harold Pinter and David Mamet, add in few dashes of shocking violence, and let everything reach a full boil.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 8 Nov. 2026

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