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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
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Signs and symptoms include pain, itching or skin tingling, painful rash of blister-like sores, fever, headache, chills, and upset stomach.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Plus, the sockliner provides a soft, sweat-wicking barrier to keep me comfortable and blister-free on my most active days.—
Kayla Kitts,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2026
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This year, Select editors got ahead of any surprise pimples by investigating the difference between skin purging and breakouts, researching the best over-the-counter topicals for teen acne, and asking dermatologists the best blackhead treatments for acne-prone skin.—
David Hickey,
NBC news,
17 Mar. 2026
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Its ultra-lightweight texture sinks in quickly with no stickiness, and just a couple of drops patted into the skin is enough to target blemishes, blackheads, and congestion across all skin types.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
27 Jan. 2026
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Bieber headlined Coachella both weekends, while Hailey, 29, hosted a Rhode activation event during the festival shortly after collaborating with her husband on the brand's new hydrocolloid pimple stickers.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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Founded by Julie Schott, a serial founder who’s also behind the pimple-patch brand Starface, Julie brought a Gen Z sensibility to the emergency contraception category.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 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
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What to eat, drink and do 🌮 A Derby party, Cinco de Mayo feasts and a crawfish boil headline May’s best food events.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
1 May 2026
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In a 12-inch Dutch oven or deep skillet with a lid, bring about 1 inch of water to a boil.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
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Property without zits or opinions.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
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Hill wondered what happens if there's a zit present.—
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Whitehead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whitehead. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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