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Additionally, these strips can also act as a pimple patch for your nose, treating whiteheads and blackheads simultaneously.
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Daley Quinn, Glamour, 15 Apr. 2025
Presence of blackheads: People with acne often have blackheads in addition to whiteheads; those with rosacea do not.
—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 10 Apr. 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
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
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Daley Quinn, Glamour, 15 Apr. 2025
Presence of blackheads: People with acne often have blackheads in addition to whiteheads; those with rosacea do not.
—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 10 Apr. 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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whitehead
Noun
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Policymakers can have an impact on access by limiting package sizes for high-risk drugs and expanding the use of blister packages that require a person to pop out each pill individually, Hays said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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Swelling or small blisters. Darker or lighter patches of skin after the rash fades, called post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH).—
Leslie Baumann,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The exfoliating face wash has become a staple for me thanks to its gentle formula that reduces blackheads and deeply cleanses skin.—
Melony Forcier,
People.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Beyond their instant gratification, pore strips provide an effective way to deep-clean areas prone to blackheads, such as the nose, chin, and forehead.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Scabies causes small, pimple-like skin bumps, which can be intensely itchy and uncomfortable.—
Carrie Madormo,
Health,
10 Sep. 2025
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Research suggests that pimple patches aren't effective on cystic acne, pustules, or blackheads.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Typically appears as a cluster of small red bumps or papules and can be itchy.—
Leslie Baumann,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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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
Noun
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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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Even worse, Neal later developed strange-looking face pustules, which were truly concerning.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
Noun
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The construction team that dug it up only found the still's boil pot, so the Vendome craftsmen needed to build an entirely new top.—
Maggie Menderski,
The Courier-Journal,
12 Sep. 2025
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Bring 6 cups water to a boil in a large pot.—
Faye Levy,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And don’t let zits bum you out.—
Josh Feldman,
NBC news,
14 Aug. 2025
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So many zits that not even 19 packets of Starface patches will help.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
18 June 2025
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“Whitehead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whitehead. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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