papules

Definition of papulesnext
plural of papule
as in blisters
a small, inflamed swelling of the skin the reddish, itchy papules that are characteristic of the rash

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Noun
  • 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
  • Research suggests that pimple patches aren't effective on cystic acne, pustules, or blackheads.
    Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Spot treatments for pimples are one of the best ways to target breakouts.
    Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 20 Feb. 2026
  • The multiple red-light wavelengths help reduce inflammation, calming redness from clusters of pimples.
    Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 12 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Near the base, the Forest of Wonders in the family zone is a low-grade trail lightly lined with trees, with small natural bumps or mini moguls that add just a pop of thrill—even little kids can manage them.
    Claire Sibonney, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Mealybugs look like cottony white masses, scale insects appear as brown bumps on the leaves, and spider mites leave sticky webbing behind.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The party was complete with seafood boils, a brass band, and a photo booth.
    Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
  • The list of occasions can go on and on, ranging from universal (football and concerts) to local (ice fishing in northern Minnesota and crawfish boils in Baton Rouge).
    Rahul Goyal, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • An agent in Houston put a teenage citizen into a chokehold, wrapping his arm around the boy’s neck, choking him so hard that his neck had red welts hours later.
    Nicole Foy, ProPublica, 13 Jan. 2026
  • After landing at their final destination the next day, the lawsuit claims that the four were left with welts, lesions, and rashes.
    Dan Raby, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
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“Papules.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/papules. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.

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