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Recent Examples of pimple
The bacteria that cause pimples are present naturally on your skin.4
Different Treatments
Although cold sores and pimples can look similar, their treatments are very different.
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Heidi Cope, Health, 21 Dec. 2024
But the mustache was too wispy, the pimples too many.
—Alejandro Puyana, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
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Mighty Patch's Original Patch makes fast work of even the peskiest pimples.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
Disrupting the biofilm can prevent pimple or blackhead formation.3
4.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
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Heidi Cope, Health, 21 Dec. 2024
But the mustache was too wispy, the pimples too many.
—Alejandro Puyana, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch Original Patch $22 $16 Amazon
Mighty Patch's Original Patch makes fast work of even the peskiest pimples.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
Disrupting the biofilm can prevent pimple or blackhead formation.3
4.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pimple
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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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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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
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
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
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“Pimple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pimple. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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