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Recent Examples of pimple
Inside the refillable compact with a mirror are 32 pimple patches with hydrocolloid and salicylic acid to unclog pores and shrink spots.
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Ashley Davis, WWD, 2 Dec. 2024
These whimsical pimple patches were first proudly adopted by Gen Z on TikTok, but stars from the likes of Hailey Bieber, Ella Emhoff, SZA, and Central Cee have joined the ranks—sporting them in selfies all over Instagram.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
The platform reduces visits to the emergency department for prescription refills, a child eating donuts after the expiration date, or a person with a painful pimple.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
In simplest terms, pimple patches are tiny, adhesive stickers made to tackle acne one blemish at a time.
—Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2024
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Ashley Davis, WWD, 2 Dec. 2024
These whimsical pimple patches were first proudly adopted by Gen Z on TikTok, but stars from the likes of Hailey Bieber, Ella Emhoff, SZA, and Central Cee have joined the ranks—sporting them in selfies all over Instagram.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
The platform reduces visits to the emergency department for prescription refills, a child eating donuts after the expiration date, or a person with a painful pimple.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
In simplest terms, pimple patches are tiny, adhesive stickers made to tackle acne one blemish at a time.
—Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pimple
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However, each year, about 20% of those infected with genital herpes – an unlucky 200 million people – have at least one outbreak where the virus causes painful genital sores and blisters.Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, wearing gel inserts or cushions can reduce pressure on the balls of your feet, while breaking in your shoes ahead of time is key to avoiding painful blisters.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 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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And in our little Yellowstone world, that helped ramp the show up into a boil.Julia Moore, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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Mix in 30-second cooking videos that proliferate across social media, and the trend has come to a roiling boil.Kendra Nordin Beato, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2024
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Fast Nothing ruins our morning like waking up with a surprise zit.Rebecca Martinson, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
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Photograph: Amazon; Getty Images Back in the day, getting a zit meant caking on disguising layers of foundation, concealer, powder …or maybe just a strategically angled hairstyle.Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 27 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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“Pimple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pimple. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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