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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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The hard-working mix of merino wool with nylon and elastane has kept me warm and blister-free during all these activities.—
Lisa Jhung,
Outside,
12 Jan. 2026
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Last year, Cabrera missed the start of the regular season with a blister on his middle finger, then missed three weeks in September due to a right elbow sprain.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
6 Jan. 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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Bioré is putting pimples in the penalty box this basketball season.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
29 Jan. 2026
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My features were regular, barely changed from childhood except for a pimple above my lip.—
Nell Freudenberger,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Bring the sauce to a boil once more, add the lid, then cook in the oven for 1 hour.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Jan. 2026
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Bring to a boil and simmer 5 minutes.—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Papule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/papule. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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