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Recent Examples of papule
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.
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Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2024
These often red, inflamed bumps are also called papules.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2024
This form of rosacea is often mistaken for acne and involves bumps that can be papules or pustules.1
A small clinical trial of 50 people showed that a 20 mg dose taken twice a day can mostly or completely clear skin lesions within four weeks.
—Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 13 Sep. 2024
Look for small blackheads and red bumps (papules) on your child's skin.
—Angela Palmer Updated, Verywell Health, 16 Apr. 2024
More rare side effects include skin infection, abrasions, or papules at the injection site.
—Loren Savini, Allure, 13 Sep. 2023
Pimples, also called whiteheads, pustules or papules, are small tender bumps found on the areas of the body where the most oil glands are present, such as on one's face, back, shoulders, and neck.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 12 Aug. 2023
Stage 2: Papules Next, the macules will begin to rise and turn into papules.
—Julia Landwehr, Health, 21 June 2023
These patches are called papules and are caused by inflammation in the skin.
—Lambeth Hochwald, Health, 24 Mar. 2023
Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2024
These often red, inflamed bumps are also called papules.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2024
This form of rosacea is often mistaken for acne and involves bumps that can be papules or pustules.1
A small clinical trial of 50 people showed that a 20 mg dose taken twice a day can mostly or completely clear skin lesions within four weeks.
—Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 13 Sep. 2024
Look for small blackheads and red bumps (papules) on your child's skin.
—Angela Palmer Updated, Verywell Health, 16 Apr. 2024
More rare side effects include skin infection, abrasions, or papules at the injection site.
—Loren Savini, Allure, 13 Sep. 2023
Pimples, also called whiteheads, pustules or papules, are small tender bumps found on the areas of the body where the most oil glands are present, such as on one's face, back, shoulders, and neck.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 12 Aug. 2023
Stage 2: Papules Next, the macules will begin to rise and turn into papules.
—Julia Landwehr, Health, 21 June 2023
These patches are called papules and are caused by inflammation in the skin.
—Lambeth Hochwald, Health, 24 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for papule
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The right pair of socks will keep your feet comfortable and dry for a full day of hiking while helping to prevent blisters and hotspots.Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
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Reviewers swear by this pair (and Darn Tough, in general) for wool socks that prevent blisters and keep toes warm and dry.Lauren Mazzo, Glamour, 10 Dec. 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
Noun
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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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Add baking soda as recommended by quantity of beans, and bring to a boil.Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2024
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Miles of strip malls offer thrilling meals from all over the world: taco shops; dim-sum palaces; Indian and Pakistani banquet halls; Vietnamese restaurants that specialize in banh mi, or pho, or borrow Cajun traditions like crawfish boils.Hannah Goldfield, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Papule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/papule. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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