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Recent Examples of zit
There's not a lot of independent research on zit stickers.
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Stacey Colino, TIME, 25 Feb. 2025
Yet in 2024, tweens are proudly calling attention to zits by wearing bright, noticeable Starface Pimple Patches out in public—including school.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 29 Dec. 2024
Then there are classics like Mario Badescu’s Drying Lotion, which uses a potent blend of sulfur, salicylic acid, zinc oxide, and calamine to calm zits overnight.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2025
Powered by 2% salicylic acid and 4% niacinamide, this creates an invisible barrier over your zits to shrink them and reduce redness.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025
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Stacey Colino, TIME, 25 Feb. 2025
Yet in 2024, tweens are proudly calling attention to zits by wearing bright, noticeable Starface Pimple Patches out in public—including school.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 29 Dec. 2024
Then there are classics like Mario Badescu’s Drying Lotion, which uses a potent blend of sulfur, salicylic acid, zinc oxide, and calamine to calm zits overnight.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2025
Powered by 2% salicylic acid and 4% niacinamide, this creates an invisible barrier over your zits to shrink them and reduce redness.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zit
Noun
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There have been reports of burns, blisters, and lesions in people who used red light devices for longer than 30 minutes, fell asleep while using a device, or used a device that was broken.4 Protect your eyes.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
3 June 2025
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The tennis star, 27, shared an Instagram Stories post of a cluster of open blisters on her knuckles on Thursday, May 29.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
30 May 2025
Noun
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To keep your skin healthy and clear, avoid squeezing pimples, use sunscreen and unscented moisturizers, don't smoke, clean makeup brushes, and wash your face with mild soap and warm water.—
Emily Brown,
Verywell Health,
2 June 2025
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Sales are now divided almost equally between feminine care and skincare, with the best-selling products being their organic cotton pads and pimple patches.—
Angela Chan-Danisi,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Noun
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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
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Its venomous sting causes pustules and allergic reactions and is capable of killing a human.—
Jack Guy,
CNN,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes.—
Mary Claire Britton,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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Combine port and red wine in a saucepan and bring to a boil.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 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
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“Zit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zit. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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