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whitehead

noun

Definition of whitehead

as in blister

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Recent Examples of whitehead Almost never involves blackheads or whiteheads like bacterial acne. — Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025 Keep reading for options that target more severe and persistent breakouts, as well as formulas that fight whiteheads, target cystic acne, and fade dark spots. — Ariel Wodarcyk, Glamour, 6 Aug. 2025 Unlike regular acne, the bumps from rosacea don’t typically have blackheads or whiteheads and are often accompanied by flushing, visible blood vessels and sensitivity. — Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 12 June 2025 These ultrathin hydrocolloid patches conceal whiteheads and blackheads while clarifying the skin. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for whitehead

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Noun

Without hesitation, Gardner stepped in to help, despite the fact that the paint and adhesives made his body swell and blister the following day.

— Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2026
Right-hander Roki Sasaki is working back from a blister on his middle finger and is penciled in to return from the IL next week against the Padres.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of blister

Noun

These pads smooth pores, reduce blackheads, and keep oil under control.

— Genevieve Cepeda, InStyle, 27 June 2026
This deeply effective combo breaks down sebum and gently removes dead skin cells that can clog your pores, causing unwelcome blackheads and overall texture.

— Sarah Felbin, Allure, 20 May 2026

Definition of blackhead

Noun

For her daughters, Bell is planning on building up their stock of pimple patches.

— Brooke Knappenberger, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 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

Definition of pimple

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 pustule

Noun

Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and let simmer for 15 minutes, until reduced by half and thickened.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
Ever the flower child, Hoffs had a word with someone on the Dead tour, who invited the Bangles to the band’s crawfish boil that night.

— Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of boil

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