whitehead

noun

Definition of whiteheadnext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whitehead
  1. blister
  2. blackhead
  3. pimple
  4. papule
  5. pustule
  6. boil
  7. zit
Noun
  • After eventually being transferred to a nearby hospital, the resident was diagnosed with sepsis and toxic epidermal necrolysis, a rare and life-threatening skin condition which causes a person’s skin to blister.
    — Matan Josephy, Idaho Statesman, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Cabrera, the veteran starter acquired from the Miami Marlins, is scheduled for a rehab outing at Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday after a blister forced him to the IL.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 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
  • 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
  • Blind pimple that never breaks through the skin but causes undue chaos below?
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of pimple
Noun
  • More papules emerge as blisters burst, prolonging the torment.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 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
Definition of papule
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
  • On its website, the commercial real estate company said the restaurant will serve Cajun-style seafood and customizable seafood boil.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Speculation about Aaron Glenn’s job security has reached a boil entering the 2026 season.
    — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of boil
Noun
  • Property without zits or opinions.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Hill wondered what happens if there's a zit present.
    — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Mar. 2026
Definition of zit

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“Whitehead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whitehead. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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