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Recent Examples of whitehead
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.
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Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 12 June 2025
Dermatologists offer a few options to treat whiteheads.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025
Oily skin is prone to acne, whiteheads, and blackheads.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 22 Jan. 2025
These ultrathin hydrocolloid patches conceal whiteheads and blackheads while clarifying the skin.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2024
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Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 12 June 2025
Dermatologists offer a few options to treat whiteheads.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025
Oily skin is prone to acne, whiteheads, and blackheads.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 22 Jan. 2025
These ultrathin hydrocolloid patches conceal whiteheads and blackheads while clarifying the skin.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whitehead
Noun
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The hard-working mix of merino wool with nylon and elastane has kept me warm and blister-free during all these activities.—
Lisa Jhung,
Outside,
12 Jan. 2026
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Last year, Cabrera missed the start of the regular season with a blister on his middle finger, then missed three weeks in September due to a right elbow sprain.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The most effective blackhead removers are a combination of active ingredients and skin-care techniques.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
21 Nov. 2025
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Talking about poop and blackheads might seem socially inept, but it’s calculated.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Bioré is putting pimples in the penalty box this basketball season.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
29 Jan. 2026
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My features were regular, barely changed from childhood except for a pimple above my lip.—
Nell Freudenberger,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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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,
6 Jan. 2026
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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
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Spoiler alert: The monster is definitely real, a lion-bear hybrid covered in disgusting bloody pustules.—
Katie Rife,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Oct. 2025
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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
Noun
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Bring the sauce to a boil once more, add the lid, then cook in the oven for 1 hour.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Jan. 2026
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Bring to a boil and simmer 5 minutes.—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
30 Jan. 2026
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Salicylic acid, a beta hydroxy acid (BHA) lauded for its exfoliating and anti-inflammatory properties, has long been the MVP of breakout control, but today’s best salicylic acid serums go well beyond zapping zits.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
27 Jan. 2026
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There used to be a time when zits meant pore-clogging makeup.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
1 Dec. 2025
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“Whitehead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whitehead. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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