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Recent Examples of blackhead
Put simply, the 7% glycolic acid that works wonders on your blackheads could irritate the skin further down.
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Varsha Patel, refinery29.com, 29 Dec. 2024
Everyone is invited to Karen’s function except Jacqueline, who at this point is a blackhead who refuses to be extracted.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 16 Dec. 2024
Find it on Amazon This Smart Face Cleaning Device Gets Deep
This silicone cleaning tool works to get deep into your skin to clear pores and lift away dirt, oils, and blackheads.
—Savannah Smith, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
Ultra-thin and transparent, the patches are suited for any skin type, and they’ve been clinically proven to clear up blackheads, whiteheads, and acne in just a day.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2024
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Varsha Patel, refinery29.com, 29 Dec. 2024
Everyone is invited to Karen’s function except Jacqueline, who at this point is a blackhead who refuses to be extracted.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 16 Dec. 2024
Find it on Amazon This Smart Face Cleaning Device Gets Deep
This silicone cleaning tool works to get deep into your skin to clear pores and lift away dirt, oils, and blackheads.
—Savannah Smith, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
Ultra-thin and transparent, the patches are suited for any skin type, and they’ve been clinically proven to clear up blackheads, whiteheads, and acne in just a day.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blackhead
Noun
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But some providers may want to swab the blisters or take a tissue sample so a lab test can confirm the diagnosis.—
Brittany Risher,
SELF,
7 Feb. 2025
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The blisters heal over time, but thick, scaly skin appears, especially around joints like your elbows and knees.—
Brandi Jones, MSN-Ed,
Health,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Clear plastic bins overflowed with deodorant, hair products and pastel pimple patches.—
Callie Holtermann,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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Acne is one of the most common skincare conditions worldwide, and almost everyone develops a pimple at some point.—
Amanda Svachula,
Health,
13 Jan. 2025
Noun
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When combined with sweat, dirt, and dead skin cells, excess sebum can clog pores, leading to blackheads, whiteheads, and breakouts.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
5 Feb. 2025
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Here's how dermatologists suggest dealing with whiteheads.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Victims develop high fevers, deep rashes and oozing pustules.—
William J. Broad,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2025
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Plants with orange rust, identified by orange pustules on the leaves, must be burned or disposed of in the trash.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
20 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Some research shows that people with acne generally have lower levels of zinc in their blood and that taking supplemental zinc may reduce inflammatory papules.—
Ann Pietrangelo,
Verywell Health,
1 Oct. 2024
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These often red, inflamed bumps are also called papules.—
Ann Pietrangelo,
Verywell Health,
1 Oct. 2024
Noun
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Richmond, Hanover and Henrico lifted their boil water advisories on Saturday afternoon.—
Sabrina Moreno,
Axios,
11 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil.—
CAROLE KOTKIN,
Miami Herald,
10 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Thanks to this combo, the S.O.S Sulphur Paste can take down active zits and prevent new ones from popping up.—
Deanna Pai,
Allure,
23 Dec. 2024
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It's formulated with benzoyl peroxide and boasts antimicrobial properties that clear zits and prevent future breakouts.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
19 Dec. 2024
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“Blackhead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blackhead. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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