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Presence of blackheads: People with acne often have blackheads in addition to whiteheads; those with rosacea do not.
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Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 10 Apr. 2025
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
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Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 10 Apr. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whitehead
Noun
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While some flats rub my heels and create blisters, the Cleo’s extra padding in the back prevented them from forming during my 8,000-step meander through Atlanta.—
Shea Simmons,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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Let skins blister and blacken, while turning peppers with tongs, until they’re evenly blackened, about 5 minutes.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
Denver Post,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Whiteheads and blackheads are more surface-level than hormonal acne.—
Alisa Hrustic,
SELF,
16 June 2025
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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
Noun
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The medications may bring previously unseen pimples to the surface of your skin.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
9 June 2025
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The star ingredient, lady’s mantle, is packed with antioxidants to help calm inflammation (a major plus for breakouts and pimples), while ceramides work to repair the skin barrier and lock in moisture.—
Denise Primbet,
Glamour,
28 May 2025
Noun
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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
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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,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Their venom, similar to a bee’s or wasp’s, results in a painful, itchy pustule or blister on the skin.—
Gareth McGrath,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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Folliculitis refers to the bacterial or fungal infection of the hair follicle that can lead to redness or pustules centered around the hair follicle.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
Noun
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These conversations have come to a boil this month.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Drizzle the roux into the skillet, then bring the mixture to a boil.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 July 2025
Noun
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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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Find something packed with salicylic acid to reduce zits.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
13 June 2025
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“Whitehead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whitehead. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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