whitehead

noun

Definition of whiteheadnext
as in blister

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Recent Examples of whitehead Almost never involves blackheads or whiteheads like bacterial acne. — Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025 Keep reading for options that target more severe and persistent breakouts, as well as formulas that fight whiteheads, target cystic acne, and fade dark spots. — Ariel Wodarcyk, Glamour, 6 Aug. 2025 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. — Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 12 June 2025 These ultrathin hydrocolloid patches conceal whiteheads and blackheads while clarifying the skin. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for whitehead
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whitehead
  1. blister
  2. blackhead
  3. pimple
  4. papule
  5. pustule
  6. boil
  7. zit
Noun
  • Without hesitation, Gardner stepped in to help, despite the fact that the paint and adhesives made his body swell and blister the following day.
    — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Right-hander Roki Sasaki is working back from a blister on his middle finger and is penciled in to return from the IL next week against the Padres.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of blister
Noun
  • These pads smooth pores, reduce blackheads, and keep oil under control.
    — Genevieve Cepeda, InStyle, 27 June 2026
  • This deeply effective combo breaks down sebum and gently removes dead skin cells that can clog your pores, causing unwelcome blackheads and overall texture.
    — Sarah Felbin, Allure, 20 May 2026
Definition of blackhead
Noun
  • Picking may be directed at healthy skin, hair, scalp, pimples, or moles.
    — Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Elsewhere in the top 10 were Eos and The Ordinary, while Hero Cosmetics took the number-10 spot for its signature pimple patches.
    — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of pimple
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
Definition of papule
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
Definition of pustule
Noun
  • Add a large handful of kosher salt (water should taste briny, like the ocean) and bring to a boil on the stovetop over high heat.
    — Andy Baraghani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 20 minutes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of boil
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
Definition of zit

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“Whitehead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whitehead. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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