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Here's how dermatologists suggest dealing with whiteheads.
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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
Not to mention, there are various types of acne, from superficial blackheads and whiteheads to hormonal cysts.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 14 Oct. 2024
Ultra-thin and transparent, the patches are suited for any skin type, and they’ve been clinically proven to clear up blackheads, whiteheads, and acne in just a day.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2024
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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
Not to mention, there are various types of acne, from superficial blackheads and whiteheads to hormonal cysts.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 14 Oct. 2024
Ultra-thin and transparent, the patches are suited for any skin type, and they’ve been clinically proven to clear up blackheads, whiteheads, and acne in just a day.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whitehead
Noun
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Bencic took another medical timeout before the deciding set to have a hand blister tended to.—
Staff and news service reports,
Orange County Register,
13 Mar. 2025
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Appearance: This painful skin issue usually starts as small blisters or raised bumps on the skin that develop into deep ulcers (sores).7 In adults, it's commonly located on the lower half of the body, such as the legs.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Health,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Salicylic acid: Salicylic acid reduces whiteheads and blackheads by unclogging pores, exfoliating the skin, and decreasing inflammation.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
13 Mar. 2025
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Clay masks work by absorbing excess oil, to help even skin texture, remove blackheads and keep pimples at bay.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Anatomy of a pimple patch The technology behind pimple patches isn’t new.—
Stacey Colino,
TIME,
25 Feb. 2025
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Best Amazon Presidents Day Sales on Fashion and Beauty Some of our teens’ favorite trendy styles are marked down right now, like these cozy Ugg boots, a belt bag, and pimple patches, and start at just $9.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
11 Feb. 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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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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Bring this to a boil, add a lid, and allow the mixture to simmer for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the apples and squash are soft.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Mar. 2025
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Whisk in the stock, increase the heat and bring to a boil and cook until the stock has reduced by half. 5: Whisk in the chunks of cream cheese, then fold in the turkey, peas, parsley and half of the cheese and half of the peppers.—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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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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Powered by 2% salicylic acid and 4% niacinamide, this creates an invisible barrier over your zits to shrink them and reduce redness.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Whitehead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whitehead. Accessed 18 Mar. 2025.
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