as in blister
a small, inflamed swelling of the skin
smallpox's characteristic pustules typically resulted in permanent scarring for survivors of the dreaded disease
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Recent Examples of pustule
Plants with orange rust, identified by orange pustules on the leaves, must be burned or disposed of in the trash.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2025
Along with his obesity amd high blood pressure, Henry suffered from painful venous leg ulcers that made his lower limbs swell, and pustules would burst.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2025
Folliculitis can, in turn, lead to red pimples and pustules—sort of like scalp acne.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 Oct. 2024
Larger pimples that contain pus are called pustules.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2024
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2025
Along with his obesity amd high blood pressure, Henry suffered from painful venous leg ulcers that made his lower limbs swell, and pustules would burst.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2025
Folliculitis can, in turn, lead to red pimples and pustules—sort of like scalp acne.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 Oct. 2024
Larger pimples that contain pus are called pustules.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pustule
Noun
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Tayma has severe recessive dystrophic EB, one of the most severe forms of Epidermolysis Bullosa, a genetic disorder that causes Tayma's skin to blister and scar.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
12 June 2025
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Cellulitis can cause a painful, red, tender, swollen rash that may blister and scab over.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
11 June 2025
Noun
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In individuals with a lighter skin tone, papules can appear red, but those with a darker skin tone may exhibit them in shades of brown, purple, or gray.5 Your healthcare provider may recommend a similar treatment, such as a topical steroid cream, for papules.6 3.—
Emmanuella Ogbonna,
Health,
9 May 2025
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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
Noun
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Pimple patches aren’t very effective at treating deeper, cystic pimples or blackheads.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
20 June 2025
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These types of pimples or bumps are also often a sign of something more severe going on and typically require medical grade care to treat.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
12 June 2025
Noun
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Season with a tablespoon of salt and bring the water to a boil.—
Gretchen McKay,
Boston Herald,
18 June 2025
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Bring to a boil then reduce to a gentle boil and cook until potatoes are soft or pierced easily with a fork, about 20-30 minutes.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
16 June 2025
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Today, bullet holes from the invasion still pock building facades and lampposts.—
Whitney Eulich,
Christian Science Monitor,
30 May 2025
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Bennet will be pock marking the middle of his term with a grueling primary against Attorney General Phil Weiser in June 2026 and then what could prove to be a challenging general election that November.—
The Denver Post Editorial Board,
Denver Post,
14 Apr. 2025
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