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Recent Examples of milium
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Lisa Bain, Good Housekeeping, 31 Mar. 2023
To be clear, milia aren't dangerous or harmful, but some people might choose to get rid of them.
—Amanda Chan, Teen Vogue, 8 Oct. 2017
The good doctor uses a needle or small scalpel to create an opening in each milium, followed by tweezers to squeeze each one out — but that's not always enough.
—Marci Robin, Good Housekeeping, 19 Oct. 2017
While milia do indeed look like whiteheads, that's where most of the comparisons come to a halt.
—Kaleigh Fasanella, Allure, 19 Oct. 2017
Those are caused by cell overgrowth from the sweat glands — and not milia, like originally expected.
—Amanda Chan, Teen Vogue, 8 Oct. 2017
In older children and adults, milia can clear within a few months.
—Meredith Cohn, baltimoresun.com, 4 May 2017
In older children and adults, milia are typically associated with skin damage, including blistering, burns, skin resurfacing procedures, long-term use of steroidal creams/ointments and long-term sun damage.
—Meredith Cohn, baltimoresun.com, 4 May 2017
Lisa Bain, Good Housekeeping, 31 Mar. 2023
To be clear, milia aren't dangerous or harmful, but some people might choose to get rid of them.
—Amanda Chan, Teen Vogue, 8 Oct. 2017
The good doctor uses a needle or small scalpel to create an opening in each milium, followed by tweezers to squeeze each one out — but that's not always enough.
—Marci Robin, Good Housekeeping, 19 Oct. 2017
While milia do indeed look like whiteheads, that's where most of the comparisons come to a halt.
—Kaleigh Fasanella, Allure, 19 Oct. 2017
Those are caused by cell overgrowth from the sweat glands — and not milia, like originally expected.
—Amanda Chan, Teen Vogue, 8 Oct. 2017
In older children and adults, milia can clear within a few months.
—Meredith Cohn, baltimoresun.com, 4 May 2017
In older children and adults, milia are typically associated with skin damage, including blistering, burns, skin resurfacing procedures, long-term use of steroidal creams/ointments and long-term sun damage.
—Meredith Cohn, baltimoresun.com, 4 May 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for milium
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However, each year, about 20% of those infected with genital herpes – an unlucky 200 million people – have at least one outbreak where the virus causes painful genital sores and blisters.Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, wearing gel inserts or cushions can reduce pressure on the balls of your feet, while breaking in your shoes ahead of time is key to avoiding painful blisters.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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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
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Folliculitis can, in turn, lead to red pimples and pustules—sort of like scalp acne.Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 Oct. 2024
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Larger pimples that contain pus are called pustules.Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2024
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Testers considered performance across formula strength, efficacy (whether for blackheads, whiteheads, dark spots, etc.), and results while keeping the price in mind.Deanna Pai, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
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People with oily skin may experience pimples, blackheads, and other blemishes.Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024
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Some pimple patches are a standard circle shape, but these come in a cute star for a more fun look.Katrina Cossey, Parents, 11 Dec. 2024
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Pesky pimples, fine lines exacerbated by dehydration, and redness are difficult to camouflage — but there’s a secret weapon solution that’s quietly winning over makeup artists and industry insiders: Lancôme’s Dual Finish Powder Foundation.Katie McBroom, WWD, 4 Dec. 2024
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They were riddled with lesions, pock marks and holes.Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 9 Feb. 2024
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Barks, not the pock of tennis balls, were heard across the sunny, 40-acre (16-hectare) grounds of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.JENNIFER PELTZ, ajc, 6 May 2023
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Testers considered performance across formula strength, efficacy (whether for blackheads, whiteheads, dark spots, etc.), and results while keeping the price in mind.Deanna Pai, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
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Not to mention, there are various types of acne, from superficial blackheads and whiteheads to hormonal cysts.Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 14 Oct. 2024
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And in our little Yellowstone world, that helped ramp the show up into a boil.Julia Moore, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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Mix in 30-second cooking videos that proliferate across social media, and the trend has come to a roiling boil.Kendra Nordin Beato, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Milium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/milium. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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