blackhead
A small, dark-colored bump on the skin caused by a clogged hair follicle where oil and skin cells have oxidized upon contact with air. They are a mild type of acne that commonly appears on the face, particularly on the nose and chin.
Exemples
3 sur 5I noticed a small blackhead on my nose while looking in the mirror this morning.
I noticed a small blackhead on my nose while looking in the mirror this morning.
Clinical observation revealed several blackheads concentrated in the patient's nasal region.
Clinical observation revealed several blackheads concentrated in the patient's nasal region.
Do you have any of those nose strips? I've got a stubborn blackhead that won't go away.
Do you have any of those nose strips? I've got a stubborn blackhead that won't go away.
Synonymes
Antonymes
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of it literally: it is a 'head' (the top of a plug) that has turned 'black' because of the air.
Quiz rapide
Using a harsh scrub every day can irritate your skin, even if you are trying to get rid of a ____.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : blackhead
Exemples
I noticed a small blackhead on my nose while looking in the mirror this morning.
everydayI noticed a small blackhead on my nose while looking in the mirror this morning.
Clinical observation revealed several blackheads concentrated in the patient's nasal region.
formalClinical observation revealed several blackheads concentrated in the patient's nasal region.
Do you have any of those nose strips? I've got a stubborn blackhead that won't go away.
informalDo you have any of those nose strips? I've got a stubborn blackhead that won't go away.
The formation of a blackhead, technically known as an open comedo, results from the accumulation of sebum and keratin.
academicThe formation of a blackhead, technically known as an open comedo, results from the accumulation of sebum and keratin.
Our marketing campaign for the new cleanser should emphasize its efficacy in blackhead prevention.
businessOur marketing campaign for the new cleanser should emphasize its efficacy in blackhead prevention.
Synonymes
Antonymes
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
blackhead removal
the act of cleaning out clogged pores
T-zone blackheads
blackheads found on the forehead and nose
blackhead clearing
the process of making skin free of blackheads
Souvent confondu avec
A whitehead is a closed pore that remains white or flesh-colored because the oil is not exposed to air.
A mole is a permanent growth of pigmented cells on the skin, not a temporary clog of oil.
Notes d'usage
The term is used widely in both beauty contexts and general health discussions. While 'blackhead' is the common term, 'open comedo' is the medical equivalent used by dermatologists.
Erreurs courantes
Learners sometimes use the word to describe any dark spot on the face, including freckles or moles, but it specifically refers to a pore clogged with oil.
Astuce mémo
Think of it literally: it is a 'head' (the top of a plug) that has turned 'black' because of the air.
Origine du mot
A compound word from the late 19th century, combining 'black' and 'head' to describe the physical appearance of the oxidized sebum plug.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In modern digital culture, 'blackhead extraction' has become a popular genre of 'satisfying' videos on social media platforms.
Quiz rapide
Using a harsh scrub every day can irritate your skin, even if you are trying to get rid of a ____.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : blackhead
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of
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in
A1A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.
it
A1A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.
on
A1A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.
as
A1A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.
this
A1Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.
by
A1A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.
we
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or
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