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Recent Examples of zit
Even a newfound zit on my chin came and went in a day or so with the help of this mask.
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Deanna Pai, Vogue, 7 Sep. 2024
These are the best for subtly getting rid of a big zit—slip a pack in his stocking and his skin will thank you later.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 6 Sep. 2024
But just to play it safe, patch test on one bump first—watching out for signs of an allergic reaction like more swelling, itching, or a burning sensation—before slapping zit stickers all over your legs, arms, or anywhere else those little jerks attacked you.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 23 July 2024
Remember, a stronger skin barrier equals fewer zits.
—Maeve Goodrich, Outside Online, 19 July 2024
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Deanna Pai, Vogue, 7 Sep. 2024
These are the best for subtly getting rid of a big zit—slip a pack in his stocking and his skin will thank you later.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 6 Sep. 2024
But just to play it safe, patch test on one bump first—watching out for signs of an allergic reaction like more swelling, itching, or a burning sensation—before slapping zit stickers all over your legs, arms, or anywhere else those little jerks attacked you.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 23 July 2024
Remember, a stronger skin barrier equals fewer zits.
—Maeve Goodrich, Outside Online, 19 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zit
Noun
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Folliculitis can, in turn, lead to red pimples and pustules—sort of like scalp acne.Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 Oct. 2024
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Larger pimples that contain pus are called pustules.Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2024
Noun
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Start potatoes in cold water and bring up to a boil.Mary Claire Britton, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
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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
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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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“Zit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zit. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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