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Recent Examples of blackheadMy skin was out of control thanks to angry, inflamed cystic breakouts and a plethora of blackheads that coated my nose.—Allure, 27 Nov. 2024 Additionally, these strips can also act as a pimple patch for your nose, treating whiteheads and blackheads simultaneously.—Daley Quinn, Glamour, 15 Apr. 2025 To treat blackheads and whiteheads, Bowe likes the SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF—an oil-free vitamin-C serum that can also help reduce signs of aging.—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2025 Buff away flakes and blackheads with the Micro-Exfoliating Scrub.—Sarah Han, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for blackhead
Some key features include: high arches, supportive heel cups for improved balance, gel insoles that contour to each unique foot shape, and cushiony posts that don’t create blisters between the toes.
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Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
11 July 2025
One reviewer with the latter confirmed that even after miles of walking, the shoes don’t rub or cause any blisters.
The medications may bring previously unseen pimples to the surface of your skin.
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Laura Schober,
Health,
9 June 2025
The star ingredient, lady’s mantle, is packed with antioxidants to help calm inflammation (a major plus for breakouts and pimples), while ceramides work to repair the skin barrier and lock in moisture.
Unlike regular acne, the bumps from rosacea don’t typically have blackheads or whiteheads and are often accompanied by flushing, visible blood vessels and sensitivity.
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Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
12 June 2025
Dermatologists offer a few options to treat whiteheads.
In individuals with a lighter skin tone, papules can appear red, but those with a darker skin tone may exhibit them in shades of brown, purple, or gray.5
Your healthcare provider may recommend a similar treatment, such as a topical steroid cream, for papules.6
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Emmanuella Ogbonna,
Health,
9 May 2025
May Be Useful in Acne Treatment People with acne often have lowered serum zinc levels, and both oral and topical zinc have been found to reduce the prevalence of inflammatory papules, both when used as monotherapy and as a supplemental therapy.5
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