blackhead

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Recent Examples of blackhead Pore vacuums claim to remove blackheads but mostly clear surface debris. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026 These easy-to-use toning pads use white willow bark and citric acid to exfoliate deep within the pores and dissolve blackheads. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 31 Mar. 2026 This year, Select editors got ahead of any surprise pimples by investigating the difference between skin purging and breakouts, researching the best over-the-counter topicals for teen acne, and asking dermatologists the best blackhead treatments for acne-prone skin. — David Hickey, NBC news, 17 Mar. 2026 The most effective blackhead removers are a combination of active ingredients and skin-care techniques. — Emily Orofino, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for blackhead
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Noun
  • Not every blister or color change indicates infection, so ask the treating clinician to assess unexpected symptoms.
    — Malana VanTyler, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Siedlecki saw Jannah’s skin turn red, then peel and blister, and the burns extended from the baby’s mid-back to the back of her legs and heels, according to the District Attorney’s Office.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Rhode, on the other hand, has created pimple patches with Justin Bieber but hasn’t made a collaborative collection with a fashion brand as of yet.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • As a teenager, Gillian Maegan Montalbo had pimples that weren’t too bad — just a few bumps on her forehead and nose.
    — Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Some medications that affect hormone levels can cause true acne (with blackheads or whiteheads) and may require slightly different treatments to resolve.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 15 May 2026
  • Almost never involves blackheads or whiteheads like bacterial acne.
    — Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The infected children reported a range of skin and soft tissue symptoms, including spots, pustules, blisters, and abscesses.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
  • This causes small but often painful red pustules that cluster at the places where the hairstyle is pulling the tightest.
    — Ayren Jackson-Cannady, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • More papules emerge as blisters burst, prolonging the torment.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
  • In fact, one of the most common triggers of rosacea, which is characterized by flushing, swelling, spider veins, papules, and pustules, is exposure to sunlight.
    — Sherri Gordon, Health, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Residents and businesses in South Fulton, Fairburn, Union City, Chattahoochee Hills and Palmetto can use tap water without boiling it after Atlanta officials lifted the boil water advisory Wednesday morning.
    — CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Pour in 1 cup water and bring to a boil; season with more salt if needed.
    — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Property without zits or opinions.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Hill wondered what happens if there's a zit present.
    — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Mar. 2026

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“Blackhead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blackhead. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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