whitehead

Closed skin bump

A whitehead is a small skin blemish—a clogged pore covered by a thin layer of skin, appearing as a white or yellowish bump.

Unlike blackheads, which are open to air and oxidize, whiteheads remain closed.

She dabbed concealer over the whitehead on her chin. (Capitalized Whitehead is a surname.)

pimple

pustule

Pus-filled skin lesion

papuleSmall raised skin lesion
pusInfected tissue fluid
zitInflamed facial blemish

blemish · clogged · sebum · pore · inflammation · extraction · oiliness · blockage · eruption · breakout

anatomy

skin

Body's outer layer

faceHead's anterior surface
noseOlfactory facial organ
chinLowest facial protrusion

forehead · cheek · gland · oil · follicle · epidermis · sebaceous

skincare

cleanser

Substance for removing grime

exfoliateRemove outer skin layers
retinoidVitamin A-related compound
salicylicAcid from willow bark

toner · facial · topical · keratin · dermatologist · niacinamide · purge · treatment · routine · oil-free

Categories

acneacne, pimple, pimples, zit, zits
skin marksbirthmark, freckle, mole, scar, wart
New Zealand Naturekiwi, kakapo, tuatara, kaka, weta
skin lesionspustule, pimple, boil, blister, sore
bacterial infectionsanthrax, botulism, cholera, diphtheria, lockjaw
bathroom slangpee, poop, poo, potty, wee

Opposites

skin blemish type

whiteheadblackhead

Plugged pore with oxidized sebum

pustule · cyst · dark spot · papule · nodule

skin condition presence

whiteheadclear skin

Blemish-free facial surface

philosophical tradition

whiteheadBertrand Russell

Family

Familiarity: Top 200,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G