blackhead
noun
a small, black-tipped, fatty mass in a skin follicle, especially of the face; comedo.
blackheads
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pluralof blackhead.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"This, together with blocked hair follicles and inflammation, leads to blackheads, whiteheads and inflamed spots," Dr Laftah says.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
Then came my least favorite part of any facial: extraction, or the process of clearing clogged pores by pushing out blackheads and whiteheads.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2024
Its appearance can vary, ranging from whiteheads and blackheads to pustules and nodules, mainly on the face, forehead, chest, upper back and shoulders.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 9, 2024
As I sit back, the facialist amps up the pressure on my nose to get at those blackheads.
From Slate ● May 25, 2019
This close, I can see that Edna’s face is covered in little bumps and blackheads, like mine.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
