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pustules

noun

plural of pustule

as in blisters

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 pustules 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 In animals, the bacterium causes pustules and lesions, predominantly in cattle, sheep, and horses. — Helen Branswell, STAT, 11 May 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 Research suggests that pimple patches aren't effective on cystic acne, pustules, or blackheads. — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2025

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Noun

Picking may be directed at healthy skin, hair, scalp, pimples, or moles.

— Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 2 Oct. 2026
The biggest overnight mistakes include sleeping in makeup, skipping moisturizer, over-exfoliating, using SPF as a night cream and picking at pimples in bed.

— Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2026

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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

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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

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