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Salicylic acid: Salicylic acid reduces whiteheads and blackheads by unclogging pores, exfoliating the skin, and decreasing inflammation.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whitehead
Noun
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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.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2025
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Sister Lisa had to tend to this blood blister twice during Round 1 of the KPMG.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025
Noun
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Treatment for blackheads usually consists of a mix of using a retinoid and extractions, adds de Moll.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
20 June 2025
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This CeraVe acne cleanser is best for acne-prone skin—a major concern for teens—and helps clear away pimples and blackheads.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
12 June 2025
Noun
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In a world where teens proudly wear pimple patches out in public, having my older teen wear these wasn’t an issue.—
Cheryl Fenton,
Parents,
24 June 2025
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Pimple patches aren’t very effective at treating deeper, cystic pimples or blackheads.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
20 June 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
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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
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Later in the growing season, rust pustules on the underside of the leaf can be orange and black.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2025
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Bites from these ants leave a painful sting that produces a red pustule that itches and burns, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Season with a tablespoon of salt and bring the water to a boil.—
Gretchen McKay,
Boston Herald,
18 June 2025
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Bring to a boil then reduce to a gentle boil and cook until potatoes are soft or pierced easily with a fork, about 20-30 minutes.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
16 June 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 6 Jul. 2025.
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