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Recent Examples of whiteheadSalicylic 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 But compared to whiteheads, these felt harder in the center and were filled with pus.—Staff Author, Health, 16 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for whitehead
Mosquito bites can cause a range of reactions, from mild redness and itching to blisters and bruise-like dark spots, depending on the person’s sensitivity, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2025
Sister Lisa had to tend to this blood blister twice during Round 1 of the KPMG.
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
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Emmanuella Ogbonna,
Health,
9 May 2025
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
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If your acne extends to your undereyes, this is an excellent pick, as vitamin E and caffeine can help cut down on puffiness and dark circles that underscore your zits.
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Annie Blackman,
Allure,
4 Apr. 2025
This super-concentrated spot corrector comprises 10% sulfur and lightly exfoliating glycolic acid and oil-controlling niacinamide, which dry out zits and prevent new ones from cropping up.
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