blackheads

plural of blackhead

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for blackheads
Noun
  • As for this new creation, human clinical trials confirmed the pimples completely disappeared after seven days of treatment, according to the team.
    Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
  • This CeraVe acne cleanser is best for acne-prone skin—a major concern for teens—and helps clear away pimples and blackheads.
    Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • Research suggests that pimple patches aren't effective on cystic acne, pustules, or blackheads.
    Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • And don’t let zits bum you out.
    Josh Feldman, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Those include fish boils, something usually associated with Wisconsin’s Door County.
    Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
  • Bathing daily and keeping your buttocks clean and dry can help prevent boils, folliculitis, and other skin conditions.
    Sherri Gordon, Health, 14 Aug. 2025
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“Blackheads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blackheads. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.

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