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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
Noun
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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
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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
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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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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Richmond, Hanover and Henrico lifted their boil water advisories on Saturday afternoon.—
Sabrina Moreno,
Axios,
11 Jan. 2025
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Richmond remains under a water boil advisory after a power outage impacted operations at a water treatment plant during a storm earlier this week.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Papule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/papule. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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