whitehead

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Recent Examples of whitehead Salicylic acid: Salicylic acid reduces whiteheads and blackheads by unclogging pores, exfoliating the skin, and decreasing inflammation. Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 13 Mar. 2025 One 2009 study cited by the AAD also found a link between women smoking cigarettes and developing whiteheads and blackheads on their faces. Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025 This loosening of dirt and excess oil allows for pimples and cystic acne to rise to the most surface level of the skin, encouraging a whitehead that'll take less time to clear up. Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 28 Feb. 2025 But compared to whiteheads, these felt harder in the center and were filled with pus. Staff Author, Health, 16 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for whitehead
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whitehead
Noun
  • Mosquito bites can cause a range of reactions, from mild redness and itching to blisters and bruise-like dark spots, depending on the person’s sensitivity, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
    Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 23 June 2025
  • Sister Lisa had to tend to this blood blister twice during Round 1 of the KPMG.
    Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 June 2025
Noun
  • Treatment for blackheads usually consists of a mix of using a retinoid and extractions, adds de Moll.
    Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 20 June 2025
  • This CeraVe acne cleanser is best for acne-prone skin—a major concern for teens—and helps clear away pimples and blackheads.
    Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 12 June 2025
Noun
  • Pimple patches aren’t very effective at treating deeper, cystic pimples or blackheads.
    Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 20 June 2025
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Later in the growing season, rust pustules on the underside of the leaf can be orange and black.
    Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2025
  • Bites from these ants leave a painful sting that produces a red pustule that itches and burns, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
    Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2025
Noun
  • Season with a tablespoon of salt and bring the water to a boil.
    Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 18 June 2025
  • Before consuming tap water, residents are encouraged to bring the water to a boil, according to the press release.
    Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2025
Noun
  • If your acne extends to your undereyes, this is an excellent pick, as vitamin E and caffeine can help cut down on puffiness and dark circles that underscore your zits.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 4 Apr. 2025
  • This super-concentrated spot corrector comprises 10% sulfur and lightly exfoliating glycolic acid and oil-controlling niacinamide, which dry out zits and prevent new ones from cropping up.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 5 May 2025

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“Whitehead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whitehead. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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