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Recent Examples of whitehead
To treat blackheads and whiteheads, Bowe likes the SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF—an oil-free vitamin-C serum that can also help reduce signs of aging.
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2025
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
Here's how dermatologists suggest dealing with whiteheads.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025
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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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2025
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
Here's how dermatologists suggest dealing with whiteheads.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whitehead
Noun
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After several hours, blisters will develop where the bumps were located.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2025
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The virus can transmit through direct contact with fluid from shingles blisters or rash.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA TODAY,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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How to use a blackhead strip What are the disadvantages of blackhead strips? 1.—
Daley Quinn,
Glamour,
15 Apr. 2025
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Dermatologists shared their favorite at-home blackhead treatments that truly decongest your pores.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Concealer can be your best friend in your makeup kit, instantly erasing pores, pimples, scars, and more.—
Petra Guglielmetti,
Glamour,
2 Apr. 2025
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Resist the urge to pick at bacne breakouts, as popping pimples worsens acne.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
13 Mar. 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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Its venomous sting causes pustules and allergic reactions and is capable of killing a human.—
Jack Guy,
CNN,
24 Mar. 2025
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Victims develop high fevers, deep rashes and oozing pustules.—
William J. Broad,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Give the water a handful of salt, and then bring to a boil on the stove.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2025
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Active time: 5 minutes Total time: 20 minutes Yield: 2 servings 3 cups water 1 stale loaf of bread a generous fistful of fresh thyme sprigs extra virgin olive oil 2 eggs salt ground black pepper Pour 3 cups of water into a small pot and bring to a boil on medium high.—
Vicky Hallett,
NPR,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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
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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
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“Whitehead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whitehead. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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