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: a swelling or protuberance like a pimple
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a painful pimple on his back
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Not only did my number of monthly cystic pimples decrease by nearly half, but so did my makeup removal time.
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Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 19 Nov. 2024
One of the best ways to prevent an irritated nose pimple from getting worse is to keep it clean—and a saline nasal rinse works wonders for that, according to Dr. Shokeen.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 1 Nov. 2024
An elevated skin pH is a common feature of acne, as the skin’s natural barrier breaks down, and pimples and blemishes form due to bacterial colonization.9
Aging: Facial pH increases with age as the skin becomes less able to retain moisture, leading to pH imbalance.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024
This protein, derived from dairy, spurs oil production on the face, which can lead to pimples and other blemishes.2
Anabolic steroids are synthetic testosterone supplements banned in collegiate and professional sports.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 28 Oct. 2024
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Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 19 Nov. 2024
One of the best ways to prevent an irritated nose pimple from getting worse is to keep it clean—and a saline nasal rinse works wonders for that, according to Dr. Shokeen.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 1 Nov. 2024
An elevated skin pH is a common feature of acne, as the skin’s natural barrier breaks down, and pimples and blemishes form due to bacterial colonization.9
Aging: Facial pH increases with age as the skin becomes less able to retain moisture, leading to pH imbalance.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024
This protein, derived from dairy, spurs oil production on the face, which can lead to pimples and other blemishes.2
Anabolic steroids are synthetic testosterone supplements banned in collegiate and professional sports.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Pimple.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pimple. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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