blackhead

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Recent Examples of blackhead These ultrathin hydrocolloid patches conceal whiteheads and blackheads while clarifying the skin. Jenny Berg, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2024 Disrupting the biofilm can prevent pimple or blackhead formation.3 4. Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024 Find it on Amazon This Cleanser for a Supple Base Remove your makeup and eliminate blackheads with this cleanser that has an oil to foam base that soothes the skin. Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2024 But there are certain situations where popping a pimple may be an acceptable option, like if the pimple has a visible whitehead or a blackhead that's close to the skin's surface. Korin Miller, Health, 11 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for blackhead 
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Noun
  • These styles are low to the ground (no blisters here), but still look stylish enough to pair with formalwear.
    Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Fogarty is Ireland’s oldest surviving person with the condition, according to the PA Media news agency, which said she was born with no skin on her left foot and right arm and can develop very painful blisters from even the slightest touch.
    Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Not only did my number of monthly cystic pimples decrease by nearly half, but so did my makeup removal time.
    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
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • Folliculitis can, in turn, lead to red pimples and pustules—sort of like scalp acne.
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 Oct. 2024
  • Larger pimples that contain pus are called pustules.
    Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • 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
  • These often red, inflamed bumps are also called papules.
    Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Start potatoes in cold water and bring up to a boil.
    Mary Claire Britton, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Add warm milk, pint of chicken stock and warm cream, stirring constantly, and bring to a boil; turn down to let simmer.
    Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • And always her flesh had been smooth and unmarked—not counting the occasional zit, of course.
    William Earl, Variety, 1 Oct. 2024
  • The doe foot applicator is just the right size to spot conceal zits, dark spots, or swipe along the under-eye.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2024

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