papules

noun

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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for papules
  1. pustules
  2. pimples
  3. bumps
  4. boils
  5. welts
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 pustules
Noun
  • Dermatologists can tailor treatments, from over-the-counter creams to prescription medications; avoid picking pimples, which can worsen inflammation and increase scarring.
    — Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Picking may be directed at healthy skin, hair, scalp, pimples, or moles.
    — Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of pimples
Noun
  • Prior to the past week’s bumps, Buck and Aikman had been having a smooth ride.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Of course, it won’t all be perfectly executed every night and there are bound to be bumps in the road as the team saw Friday night.
    — Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of bumps
Noun
  • There are also casual cafes to grab a bite to eat or a drink, serving everything from beignets and Italian specialties to seafood boils and espresso drinks.
    — Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2026
  • At sufficiently low pressure, warm seawater boils at a temperature far below the usual 100 °C (212 °F).
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of boils
Noun
  • Autopsy photos displayed in court revealed welts, bruises and scars all over the boy’s body, and police found ropes and chains in the apartment that witnesses said were used to restrain him.
    — Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Their bites would leave itchy red welts on my hands and feet.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of welts
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